MOT Status
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138,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front tyres balding on the inner shoulders
Rear both tyres are misshaped on the inner part of tyre tread
Front 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 worn (3.5.1i)
Front tyres balding on the inner shoulders
Rear both tyres are misshaped on the inner part of tyre tread
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 OCT is a 2010 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2010 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 76,647 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 AJ53 OCT, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AJ53 OCT registered?
AJ53 OCT is a 2010 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2010.
Is AJ53 OCT safe to buy?
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