MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel flap does not open correctly
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel flap does not open correctly
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak ()
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
o/s/r tyre worn on edge and perishing
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust heavily corroded- rear mounts weak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper 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)
exhaust corroded
headlights flickering
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside mirror damaged
rear silencer heavily corroded
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
offside wing mirror trim missing
outer sills covered
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
offside wing mirror trim missing
outer sills covered
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
offside front tyre wearing on edges
outer sills covered
rear pads getting low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
offside front tyre wearing on edges
outer sills covered
rear pads getting low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside door mirror casing missing
rear tyres worn on inner edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine management light on
outer sills covered
rear wiper blade split
exhaust corroded,nearside front spoiler damaged,rear discs worn,rear tyre treads getting low.
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KD53 PVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 KD53 PVP, 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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KD53 PVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2003.
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