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PJ52 LWY

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,449 mi
Last recorded165,449 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 165,449 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Sill covers fitted at time of retest

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear suspension components corroded also body work next to rear suspension turrets

Fail 5 Oct 2018 165,338 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Rear suspension components corroded also body work next to rear suspension turrets

Pass 9 Oct 2017 159,175 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 159,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,252 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front /rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 145,352 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 145,352 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 137,791 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 131,700 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield not fully secured

offside and nearside CV gaiters leaking [cable tied on]

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 131,663 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield not fully secured

front brake application slightly uneven

offside and nearside CV gaiters leaking [cable tied on]

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,234 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 109,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,879 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 102,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 100,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 81,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 81,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 92,350 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 92,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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PJ52 LWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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