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DK03 PJV

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 PJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 142,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion throughout underside

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 141,391 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 134,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 131,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses poor

Offside and nearside floor pans corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 127,911 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Offside Front beam image weak

Offside Front lower arm corroded

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

both head lamp lens hazed

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under drivers seat both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank both pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Offside Front beam image weak

Offside Front lower arm corroded

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

both head lamp lens hazed

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,721 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2016 119,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,050 miles

engine check lamp on

o/s and n/s/f head lamp beam images weak

Oil leak

body damage o/s/f

crack/stone chip in o/s of windscreen

o/s and n/s/f head lamp lenes hazed

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 112,194 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both centre brake pipes slightly corroded

both headlamps hazed

boyh rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded

drivers mirror has damage but not likely to cause danger to pedestrians

engine management light on

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 27 Mar 2013 109,877 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre scuffed/deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 107,068 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 107,068 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2011 104,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 104,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,898 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 73,652 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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DK03 PJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK03 PJV, 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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DK03 PJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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