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PJ53 RSY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 RSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2017 91,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 9 May 2017 90,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Front Wipers perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Fog light missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level below minimum

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,531 miles

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil level below minimum

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Reverse light not working

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim or performance could not be checked

Oil level below minimum

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,325 miles

eml on

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,731 miles

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner side of tread

Pass 3 May 2013 73,597 miles

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

mil illuminated

Fail 3 May 2013 73,597 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

mil illuminated

Pass 5 May 2012 70,297 miles

rear parking brake uneven

Fail 5 May 2012 70,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking brake uneven

Pass 3 May 2011 64,358 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

air filter housing broken allowing filter to get covered in water

both front tyres are wearing on outter edge badly

front discs

n/s/r tyre stepping on inner

Pass 1 May 2010 59,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,474 miles

rear tyres 2.5mm and n/s/r out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 39,602 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,214 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 RSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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