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PJ53 NFC

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,076 mi
Last recorded128,076 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NFC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 128,076 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

middle and rear exhaust sections coroded

rear number plate de laminating

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2015 116,315 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear lower ball joints

Fail 11 Sep 2015 115,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 74,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 109,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,363 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,570 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,947 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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PJ53 NFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ53 NFC, 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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PJ53 NFC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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