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SN03 PCF

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,224 mi
Last recorded161,224 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 PCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 161,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 150,441 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 137,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 132,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,087 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 95,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 81,032 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 81,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust mountings weak

Pass 22 May 2008 71,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 65,084 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,064 miles

both front wiper blade ends split

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 PCF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN03 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

SN03 PCF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is SN03 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 PCF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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