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PN03 LLD

2003 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,309 mi
Last recorded141,309 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 LLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,309 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion.

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 141,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear silencer showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 140,455 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 122,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 103,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,362 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,973 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front indicator lamp holed

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

nearside front indicator lamp holed

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,368 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 70,305 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,682 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,821 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,854 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,254 miles

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

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 LLD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green 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 PN03 LLD, 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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PN03 LLD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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