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PN03 LKM

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,157 mi
Last recorded112,157 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 LKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,157 miles

engine fault code lamp on

Fail 6 Feb 2012 112,157 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine fault code lamp on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,152 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 90,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake disc's and pads wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both nearside and offside rear hub suspension bushes

slight wear in both rear front subframe bushes

Fail 23 Oct 2009 70,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both nearside and offside rear hub suspension bushes

slight wear in both rear front subframe bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,302 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,130 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 LKM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PN03 LKM, 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 PN03 LKM registered?

PN03 LKM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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