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PJ03 NRE

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 NRE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 136,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

engine warning light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2012 136,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 123,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight permisable wear in the off/side of the steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 120,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s rear suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,091 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 100,658 miles

slight cut offside front trye

slight movent offside/nearside rear hubs

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 100,658 miles

slight cut offside front trye

slight movent offside/nearside rear hubs

Pass 2 Jun 2007 90,567 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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PJ03 NRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ03 NRE, 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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PJ03 NRE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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