MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
252,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s rear wheel arch corroded and outer sill
rear exhaust box coroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s rear wheel arch corroded and outer sill
rear exhaust box coroded
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box slight corroded
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear handbrake operation sticky
slight engine oil leak
Exhaust shield insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Nearside handbrake sticks before activating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlight aim faded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Nearside handbrake sticks before activating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
headlight aim faded
Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre wearing bald on outer edge
Oil leak ()
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)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
side walls of all tyres have small splits
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres are wearing on outer edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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GK53 JJZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 GK53 JJZ, 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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GK53 JJZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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