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PJ03 TRX

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,671 mi
Last recorded153,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 TRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 153,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 147,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 141,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 136,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,534 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2022 130,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear - as chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,661 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,393 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 111,393 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,446 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 92,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,222 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 83,022 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,399 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 71,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 65,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 58,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 33,795 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 TRX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TRX, 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 PJ03 TRX registered?

PJ03 TRX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is PJ03 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 TRX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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