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SN03 PBF

2003 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,548 mi
Last recorded80,548 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 PBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 80,543 miles

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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 73,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 73,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2023 71,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,401 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 68,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 67,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,665 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,988 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,914 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,337 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,141 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,106 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,048 miles

nearside front tyre cut on inner sidewall

nearside front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,047 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 15,269 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted

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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SN03 PBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SN03 PBF, 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 SN03 PBF registered?

SN03 PBF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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