MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Exhaust system insecure Rubbers Missing (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Both headlamp lenses deteriorated close to limit.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Both the rear tyres are nearing the 2mm wear bars
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Both the rear tyres are nearing the 2mm wear bars
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre nearing the wear bars
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside headlamp glass/cover deteriorated and just acceptable on light output for beam image
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front tyre nearing the wear bars
Offside headlamp glass/cover deteriorated and just acceptable on light output for beam image
Front registration plate starting to deteriorate
Front registration plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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)
handbrake lever travel just acceptable
nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on both edges
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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GJ52 BTF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 GJ52 BTF, 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 GJ52 BTF registered?
GJ52 BTF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2003.
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