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PN03 LLV

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,389 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,240 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear worn in inner edge

center and rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,245 miles

offside front tyre outwe sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,077 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 82,400 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,400 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f fog light insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,916 miles

engine managment light showing

Fail 12 Jul 2011 80,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,330 miles

remains of steel screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

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 LLV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LLV, 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 LLV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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