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PJ52 EEG

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,073 mi
Last recorded55,073 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 EEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,073 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 55,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic covers

Pass 10 Feb 2020 54,116 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 54,116 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,478 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 48,267 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 48,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,682 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,618 miles

nearside front tyre worn on its outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 32,618 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on its outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,417 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 30,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 26,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,343 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 25,343 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 21,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,969 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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PJ52 EEG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PJ52 EEG, 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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PJ52 EEG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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