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JG03 PSG

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,259 mi
Last recorded142,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG03 PSG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 142,259 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 17 Jul 2015 142,216 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2014 133,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2014 133,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

underside of vehicle genaral corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2013 132,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 124,458 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 124,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 110,441 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 103,296 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet stiff to release

front no plate loose n/s/f

Pass 27 May 2009 88,359 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 88,359 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,706 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,361 miles

windscreen chipped.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,029 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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JG03 PSG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JG03 PSG, 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 JG03 PSG registered?

JG03 PSG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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