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PN03 LMF

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,256 mi
Last recorded62,256 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 LMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,256 miles

Brakes ; fluctuation on o/s parking brake

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; surface corrosion on all discs , recommend clean off

Corrosion ; areas at sill seams , n/s/r slight damage

Tyres ; o/s/f , n/s/f & n/s/r tread bald on inner edge

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/r distorted inner rim , may be cracked ?

Fail 19 Apr 2014 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; fluctuation on o/s parking brake

Brakes ; front to rear brake pipes corroded

Brakes ; surface corrosion on all discs , recommend clean off

Corrosion ; areas at sill seams , n/s/r slight damage

Tyres ; o/s/f , n/s/f & n/s/r tread bald on inner edge

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Wheels ; o/s/r distorted inner rim , may be cracked ?

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,477 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,477 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear lower axle bushes have slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,608 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear lower axle bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,244 miles

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

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

both rear exhaust rubbers missing from centre silencer

covers fitted to outer sills

headlamps working ok at time of retest suspect flasher rely been removed

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

signs of damage to front chassis

Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear exhaust rubbers missing from centre silencer

covers fitted to outer sills

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

signs of damage to front chassis

Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre bulge

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,076 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,276 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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PN03 LMF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

PN03 LMF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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