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PJ03 TSY

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,981 mi
Last recorded125,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 TSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2017 125,981 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

M.I.L. illuminated

Rear exhaust system corroded

headlamp adjust warning illuminated on dash?

poor headlamp beam images, both lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2016 123,006 miles

M.I.L. on

Nearside headlamp wash weak

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

headlamp level warning illuminated?

Fail 10 Jun 2016 122,971 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

M.I.L. on

Nearside headlamp wash weak

exhaust corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

headlamp level warning illuminated?

Pass 27 May 2015 117,842 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 117,800 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2015 117,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 115,772 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2014 115,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 108,830 miles

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

backbox deteriated

Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,297 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 94,162 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front tyres splits on sidewall

Pass 20 May 2009 82,847 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 82,847 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 71,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 55,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,041 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 TSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 PJ03 TSY, 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 TSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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