MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend to be replaced (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend to be replaced (4.1.E.1)
hand brake just met legal requirement would recommend to be checked and repaired at next service.
plastic sill panel covers fitted at time of test
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend to be checked or replaced at next service (2.5.C.1a)
plastic sill covers fitted ,
Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front to rear brake pipe very rusted
rear exhaust corroded
slight play in offside front stabiliser link
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
exhaust corroded
front to rear brake pipe badly rusted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake pads worn
front to rear brake pipe rusted
rear exhaust corroded & heat shield insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads worn
front to rear brake pipe rusted
rear exhaust corroded & heat shield insecure
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FX53 BHD 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 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FX53 BHD, 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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FX53 BHD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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