MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,533 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust system corroded front to rear but supported
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush / pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to floor panels not excessive
Corrosion to middle and rear exhaust but still supported
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump / sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside after subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion to floor panels not excessive
Corrosion to middle and rear exhaust but still supported
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump / sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside after subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened
Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody corrosion to structure sills and flor panels but not considered excessive
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Iluminated (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened
Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Underbody corrosion to structure sills and flor panels but not considered excessive
Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported
EML iluminated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres perishing
EML illuminated
Headlight lenses deteriorated
Headlight levelling lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on outer edges.225/45r17
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer box deterioated
Both headlight lenses deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear brake pads wearing low
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both headlight lenses deteriorating
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake pads wearing low
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake application uneven.
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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GN53 UGT is a 2004 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 69.6%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 GN53 UGT, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GN53 UGT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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