MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,588 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust outer layer corroded
front to rear brake pipes clip broken but brake pipes adequately supported
rear exhaust hanger broken
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure handbrake return spring (3.6.I.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
bonnet safety ctach sticking
exhaust outer layer corroded
front to rear brake pipes clip broken but brake pipes adequately supported
rear exhaust hanger broken
exhaust outer layer corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust outer layer corroded
oil leak
rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracked on inner sidewalls
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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CJ53 TGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 CJ53 TGN, 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 CJ53 TGN registered?
CJ53 TGN is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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