MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where marked in yellow crayon (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where marked in yellow crayon (3.6.B.2c)
Front Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front wiper blades smearing
rear exhaust corroded
front wiper blades smearing
rear exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
N/S/R tyre sidewall damage.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R tyre inner edge wearing unevenly.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
(1) O/S/F fog lamp glass broken.
(2) O/S/F inner wing guard loose.
(3) O/S/F tyre close to legal limit 2mm.
(1) N/S/R tyre sidewall cracked / perished.
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AY53 DZC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AY53 DZC, 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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What year was AY53 DZC registered?
AY53 DZC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is AY53 DZC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 DZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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