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SN03 PGZ

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,085 mi
Last recorded157,085 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 PGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 157,085 miles

both chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 157,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 147,477 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view (refrence only)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 147,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting view (refrence only)

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 143,876 miles

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 127,522 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 109,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 94,730 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 94,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,516 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,478 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PGZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ registered?

SN03 PGZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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