MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing ring (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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HF53 ERU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HF53 ERU, 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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HF53 ERU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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