MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY
1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE 2/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES 3/ N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS GETTING RUSTY 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
1/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE 2/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES 3/ N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND DISCS GETTING RUSTY 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hand brake cable return spring on Offside rear backing plate missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside washers blocked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front window glass insecure ( come away from runner / regulator )
Hand brake cable return spring on Offside rear backing plate missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside washers blocked
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside front window glass insecure ( come away from runner / regulator )
Engine light on
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine light on
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1/ O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front disc's worn uneven
front pads worn low
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KR53 URN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 KR53 URN, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KR53 URN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 February 2004.
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