MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear inner sills heavily corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension items all heavily corroded
Vehicle emits smoke from exhaust
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
underside showing sighns of rust
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure 4 mountings broken or missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner & outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear rose bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil level on min
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil level on min
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise condition rear silencer/corrosion
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front brake pads worn thin
nearside rear top and bottom rose bushes in rear hub have slight play
offside front brake pads worn thin
offside rear top and bottom rose bushes in rear hub have slight play
slight oil leak found from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front brake pads worn thin
nearside rear top and bottom rose bushes in rear hub have slight play
offside front brake pads worn thin
offside rear top and bottom rose bushes in rear hub have slight play
slight oil leak found from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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DK03 RUV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DK03 RUV, 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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DK03 RUV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.
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