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PJ53 NEO

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,601 mi
Last recorded158,601 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 158,601 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 158,601 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,867 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded/insecure

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 141,253 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,194 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

225/45/17 91y uniroyal

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 112,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

sweat from sump area

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S handbrake effort poor compared to N/S

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm.

advise front brake discs lipped.worn and on legal limits.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise offside front tyre on 3mm.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corrded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 92,397 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm.

advise front brake discs lipped.worn and on legal limits.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

advise offside front tyre on 3mm.

advise rear brake discs corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corrded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise offside front tyre sidewall damage and perrished.

advise offside rear tyre perrished.

advise rear brake discs corroded and lipped.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 88,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 82,761 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 82,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 72,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 72,450 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,669 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,557 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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PJ53 NEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PJ53 NEO, 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 PJ53 NEO registered?

PJ53 NEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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