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PN03 DJV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,651 mi
Last recorded188,651 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 188,651 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 188,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 176,693 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 176,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 163,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 152,071 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 141,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 131,690 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,873 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 103,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 79,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 59,531 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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PN03 DJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PN03 DJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN03 DJV?

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What year was PN03 DJV registered?

PN03 DJV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is PN03 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 DJV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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