MOT Status
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178,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front tyres 3mm
unable to inspect outer sills and rear inner arches trims fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front tyres 3mm
unable to inspect outer sills and rear inner arches trims fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s and rears slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring broken,cracked (3.4.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules s and rears slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre is slightly feathered on inner edge
both front suspension coil springs are corroded at lower
front headlight lenses are slightly deteriorated and headlamp deflectors fitted
front subframe both rear bushes have wear and slight movement
rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroded
surface corosion on brake hose ferrules and power steering pipe
rear silencer corroded
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
rear silencer corroded
Oil leak
engine man light on
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear exhaust corroded
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
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HX53 FWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HX53 FWY, 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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HX53 FWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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