MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust bracket broken
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
engine mil light on
nearside parking brake out of adjustment
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front exhaust bracket broken
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriated (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
engine mil light on
nearside parking brake out of adjustment
bad oil leak engine
both head lamp lenses starting to deteriate
both headlight images poor borderline
centre rear seat belt will not pull out
n/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre on the legal limit
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
bad oil leak engine
both head lamp lenses starting to deteriate
both headlight images poor borderline
centre rear seat belt will not pull out
n/s/f seat belt webbing starting to fray
n/s/f tyre close to limit
n/s/r tyre on the legal limit
eml on
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
eml on
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EO52 TZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 EO52 TZW, 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 EO52 TZW registered?
EO52 TZW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2003.
Is EO52 TZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for EO52 TZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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