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PL03 GFZ

2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,555 mi
Last recorded177,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid90,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 GFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Sport Tid
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 177,555 miles

front fuel pipes corroded

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2011 177,536 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front fuel pipes corroded

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 150,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 138,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2009 138,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 126,371 miles

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 108,416 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 108,416 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 78,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,828 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 760 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
8,704
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
position lamp(s) not working 10
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Registration plate lamp not working 8
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PL03 GFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 90,329 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 GFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL03 GFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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