MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.
o/s/f inner cv boot wearing/rubbing on itself not split at time of test.
o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished not split at time of test.
o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre getting low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.
o/s/f inner cv boot wearing/rubbing on itself not split at time of test.
o/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished not split at time of test.
o/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.
slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r top suspension arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.
Nearside Front Brake hose securing clip missing
Nearside Rear Tyre edges worn
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose securing clip missing
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre edges worn
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front and rear discs corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
front and rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers clearing screen but juddery
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wipers clearing screen but juddery
n/s/r.tyre close to limit.o/s/r.tyre has cutts in tread & side wall.general perrishing of suspension bushes.slight exhaust leak at rear box joint.corrosion on rear brake discs o/s/r.close to limit.park brake travall high.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
OSF Inner CV gaitor has pin hole
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
OSF Inner CV gaitor has pin hole
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s wiper blade is split
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G2 GRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 G2 GRD, 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 G2 GRD registered?
G2 GRD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 February 2003.
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