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AY03 PXL

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,532 mi
Last recorded148,532 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 148,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 145,077 miles

Front headlamps frosting

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

Pass 30 May 2015 141,022 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall poor condition

Pass 15 May 2014 138,284 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 130,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 111,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe n/s/r bush slight movement in bush

Fail 29 May 2012 111,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

front subframe n/s/r bush slight movement in bush

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,112 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 87,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 82,879 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,842 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006
Fail 6 Jun 2006

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AY03 PXL 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 AY03 PXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 PXL registered?

AY03 PXL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is AY03 PXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 PXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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