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SF03 BWG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

209,115 mi
Last recorded209,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 209,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 201,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 190,175 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jul 2015 190,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2014 174,142 miles

Front anti roll bar link worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2014 174,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front anti roll bar link worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 157,636 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 157,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 145,332 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 137,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 134,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 129,531 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 122,916 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 115,255 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 115,255 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 103,385 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 103,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front sevice brake slight inbalance

n/s/rear tyre slight out of shape

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 BWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

SF03 BWG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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