MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()
vehicle has corrosion underneath
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()
vehicle has corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight bind on front brakes
n/s/f tyre tread depth on 1.6 mm limit and has a small cut in outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2 mm
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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HY53 DFO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 HY53 DFO, 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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What year was HY53 DFO registered?
HY53 DFO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is HY53 DFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY53 DFO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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