MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section of exhaust system (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Sub frame centre and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle Hose (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Front Sub frame centre and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Axle Hose (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but secure (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Centre furrule (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lamp Cracked but not showing wrong colour light
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
front no. plate cracked but secure
n/s wiper blade split
o/s/r light lens cracked
rear exhaust box rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
n/s wiper blade split
o/s/r light lens cracked
rear exhaust box rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r & o/s/r shocks weak
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r & o/s/r shocks weak
rear exhaust box corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
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)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
rear silencer in poor condition
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyer sligthly out of shape
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HF03 ZYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HF03 ZYJ, 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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HF03 ZYJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 August 2003.
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