MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
headlights misted
Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear box corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear box corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front foglamp lenses broken
both headlamp beam patterns dull
corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
front number plate cracked
ns rear tyre tread and both edges worn low
os rear tyre tread low
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front foglamp lenses broken
both headlamp beam patterns dull
corrosion to exhaust rear silencer
front number plate cracked
ns rear tyre tread and both edges worn low
os rear tyre tread low
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front front fog lamp lenses broken
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
front number plate cracked
power steering oil leak
various chips across windscreen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front front fog lamp lenses broken
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
front number plate cracked
power steering oil leak
various chips across windscreen
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
os front foglamp lens broken
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
os front foglamp lens broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
free play found at handbrake lever
nsr floor damaged
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
stone chips in windscreen
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
free play found at handbrake lever
nsr floor damaged
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
engine undertray fitted
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
plastic side skirts fitted
service lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
engine undertray fitted
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
plastic side skirts fitted
service lamp illuminated
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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FN53 AEF is a 2003 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 52.9%.
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 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 FN53 AEF, 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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FN53 AEF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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