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SN03 PBU

2003 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,496 mi
Last recorded155,496 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 PBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 155,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 155,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,743 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush on "banana" arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 144,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush on "banana" arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,454 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 130,553 miles

advise tighten handbrake

centre heat shield insecure

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2013 130,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise tighten handbrake

centre heat shield insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,405 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2012 127,405 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 123,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,144 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 116,981 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 116,981 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 114,019 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2009 108,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 May 2009 108,719 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2008 99,150 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 99,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 81,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 67,655 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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SN03 PBU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN03 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

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

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