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SN03 TJY

2003 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

182,998 mi
Last recorded182,998 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 182,998 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 182,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe in dangerous condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2020 181,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 179,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 177,623 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 177,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2017 174,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 172,883 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 171,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 170,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 169,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 169,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 168,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 159,959 miles

corroded n/s front strut spring saddle. slight tyre bulge inner sidewall possibly as result of slight inner wheel rim distortion.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 157,305 miles

slight twist in o/s rear tyre tread. Suspect play in both rear upper outer suspn arm bushes left and right.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 152,197 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 144,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 134,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 123,454 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
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SN03 TJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

SN03 TJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SN03 TJY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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