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YJ03 BWM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,912 mi
Last recorded91,912 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 BWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,867 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,745 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 78,745 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 63,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 49,103 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,091 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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YJ03 BWM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ03 BWM, 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 YJ03 BWM registered?

YJ03 BWM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YJ03 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 BWM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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