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PA03 EDR

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,763 mi
Last recorded126,763 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 EDR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 126,763 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 124,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

windscreen has slight damage outside of swept area

Pass 31 Aug 2011 118,872 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

passenger handbrake cable sticking

Fail 31 Aug 2011 118,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

passenger handbrake cable sticking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 96,560 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,719 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 74,092 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 74,092 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 60,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 55,517 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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PA03 EDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PA03 EDR, 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 PA03 EDR registered?

PA03 EDR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is PA03 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 EDR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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