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VO03 PKC

2003 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,387 mi
Last recorded76,387 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 76,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,638 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner 3/4 and out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,353 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,930 miles

rear tyres starting to feather

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,040 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape and feathered

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,903 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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VO03 PKC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VO03 PKC, 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 VO03 PKC registered?

VO03 PKC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is VO03 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 PKC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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