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SF03 BWC

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,466 mi
Last recorded152,466 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 152,466 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 152,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 148,939 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 145,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 136,456 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,134 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake shoe return springs broken

Pass 27 Aug 2012 116,506 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 106,719 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 65,330 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,052 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 53,051 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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SF03 BWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF03 BWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SF03 BWC registered?

SF03 BWC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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