MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower damping around fuel line-no obvious leakage detected
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear indicator and front side repeater indicator faded almost white
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated at top-plate just legible (6.3.1d)
eml illuminated on dashboard
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer 50% of tread 215-55-16 fitted (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower damping around fuel line-no obvious leakage detected
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged
Offside rear indicator and front side repeater indicator faded almost white
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorated at top-plate just legible (6.3.1d)
eml illuminated on dashboard
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear light cluster damaged-but no white light showing
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear light cluster damaged-but no white light showing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front anti roll bar link rod has slight movemrnt in a ball joint
N/s inner c/v boot has been repaired with sealant
Slight movement in both side rear hub 'rose' bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/s inner c/v boot has been repaired with sealant
Slight movement in both side rear hub 'rose' bushes
Movement in both side rear top hub bushes
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)
slight play detected at both rear wheels
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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)
slight play detected at both rear wheels
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear light lens damaged
various chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s rear light lens damaged
various chips in windscreen
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both n/s tyre treads approx 3mm
slight play detected at n/s rear wheel
advise. crack in o/s rear light lens
advise. o,s rear tyre tread on 3mm
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advise. o/s rear light lens cracked
advise. o/s rear tyre tread on 3mm
keep a check on both front tyres
movement in n/s/r hub bushes
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HT52 ZNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 HT52 ZNG, 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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HT52 ZNG is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 February 2003.
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