MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake discs and pads worn
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre cracking
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre cracking
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre cracking
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front tyre cracking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
nearside front tyre tyre split on sidewall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre tyre split on sidewall
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 BSX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 DK53 BSX, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was DK53 BSX registered?
DK53 BSX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2004.
Is DK53 BSX safe to buy?
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