MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust in poor condition
headlamps cloudy and pattern weak
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate lose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing all outer ends (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate lose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing all outer ends (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front exhaust flexi pipe has slight blow
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake discs slightly worn
rear exhaust box rusty
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f wiper split
some wear on front brake discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f wiper split
some wear on front brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU53 CGG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 AU53 CGG, 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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AU53 CGG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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