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SN03 PCZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,085 mi
Last recorded100,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 PCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavy wear/BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front both front shocks corroded

Front exhaust has slight blow from flexi

Front undertray missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have heavy wear/BORDERLINE PASS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,757 miles

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

Trays & covers fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 78,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2010 69,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,505 miles

front brakes required in approximately 3000 miles

Fail 14 Sep 2009 60,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brakes required in approximately 3000 miles

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,681 miles

slight play in rear suspension arms outer bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 PCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN03 PCZ registered?

SN03 PCZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 May 2003.

Is SN03 PCZ safe to buy?

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