MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,808 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Oil leak possibly sump gasket/seal ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Inner both rear tyres worn on inner edge - no clear cause found. O/S worse than N/S
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play - most probably wheel bearing (2.6.2)
Offside Front appears to be a missing retaining nut on the rear of the hub/wheel bearing assembly
Centre Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak probable cause (7.3.D.3)
Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at flexi section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play - most probably wheel bearing (2.6.2)
Offside Front appears to be a missing retaining nut on the rear of the hub/wheel bearing assembly
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust corroded
MIL illuminated
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
drivers washer jet not working
oil leak osf
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
em l light on
idle speed high
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
engine management light on
idle speed sometimes high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
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MV53 BVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 MV53 BVZ, 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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MV53 BVZ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2003.
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