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PX03 AVM

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,818 mi
Last recorded153,818 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 AVM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Mil illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted both sides unable to undertake full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2019 153,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Mil illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted both sides unable to undertake full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 145,891 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 145,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 137,117 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,750 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 115,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,872 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 97,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,571 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,502 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,392 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 48,706 miles

HAND BRAKE AT TOP OF ITS TRAVEL , MAY NEED SERVICED.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,706 miles

HAND BRAKE AT TOP OF ITS TRAVEL , MAY NEED SERVICED.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,614 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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PX03 AVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PX03 AVM, 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 PX03 AVM registered?

PX03 AVM is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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