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SF03 BXM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,805 mi
Last recorded119,805 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 BXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,952 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both centre (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 1 Mar 2016 114,950 miles

Front front brake application uneven nearside front higher than offside (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both centre (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 24 Feb 2016 114,886 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded underfloor front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

engine bay covers,under trays and plastic outer sill covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,106 miles

Both rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 95,323 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,361 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 61,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,689 miles

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 BXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

SF03 BXM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is SF03 BXM safe to buy?

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