MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate is cracked (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs are worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate is cracked (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both are deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
engine warning lamp on dash
Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened passenger (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
engine warning lamp on dash
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear silencer starting to corrode
nearside rear lower suspension arm to hub bush slight movement
rear exhaust starting to rust
rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
rear exhaust starting to rust
rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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GM03 YRC is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 GM03 YRC, 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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GM03 YRC is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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