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AV52 PCZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,965 mi
Last recorded84,965 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 67,050 miles

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 67,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 59,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,691 miles

Movement in both rear hub bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,425 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 50,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,280 miles

near side front tyrecentre tread down to 2.5mm

Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,270 miles

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

near side front tyrecentre tread down to 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,695 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,603 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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AV52 PCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc 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 AV52 PCZ, 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 AV52 PCZ registered?

AV52 PCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is AV52 PCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 PCZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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