MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
oil leak
park brake return springs missing
play in inner steering joints
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust flexi deteriorated
oil leak
park brake return springs missing
play in inner steering joints
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1) Rear silencer box in poor condition.
2) Slight play in O/S/F inner steering arm ball joint.
3) O/S/F inner brake pad close to wear limit.
4) Slight play in N/S/R suspension arm bushes.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
1) Rear silencer box outer caseing rusted through.
1) Rear silencer box outer caseing rusted through.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
†FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS, †WORN TO WEAR BARS (2MM)
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AE53 FFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AE53 FFZ, 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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AE53 FFZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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