MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Front Coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly bent from jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge/ Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil springs corroded
Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
Rear Tyres out of shape
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy/ No clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy/ No clear beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
EML on
Exhaust system corroded
Front Coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly bent from jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge/ Very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil springs corroded
Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
Rear Tyres out of shape
Front Headlamps slightly cloudy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake discs pitted & corroded
Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamps slightly cloudy
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake discs pitted & corroded
Rear Seat belts not checked/ Inaccessible
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corrosion on upper part of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
EML on
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
EML on
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded
front tyre valves perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front tyre valves perished
exhaust rusty
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake pads are worn
Front brake pads are worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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HJ52 TXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 HJ52 TXH, 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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HJ52 TXH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2003.
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