MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlight beam patterns weak
Centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust box rusting
Slight play in n/side section of steering rack
Slight play in n/side top hub assembly bush and in o/side lower assembly bush
Both headlight beam patterns weak
Centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust box rusting
Slight play in n/side section of steering rack
Slight play in n/side top hub assembly bush and in o/side lower assembly bush
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlight aim beam patterns weak
both rear coil springs corroding
both rear tyres wearing slightly low-nail in offside rear tyre tread
play in nearside rear upper hub bush
play in offside rear lower hub bush
rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlight aim beam patterns weak
both rear coil springs corroding
both rear tyres wearing slightly low-nail in offside rear tyre tread
play in nearside rear upper hub bush
play in offside rear lower hub bush
rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
slight oil leak
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder
nearside rear coil spring corroding
offside rear tyre wearing low
play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint
rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
slight play in nearside and offside rear road wheels
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer shoulder
nearside rear coil spring corroding
offside rear tyre wearing low
play in offside front anti-roll bar link arm ball joint
rear exhaust box outer casing corroded
slight play in nearside and offside rear road wheels
play in nearside rear top suspension arm outer bush
play in offside rear bottom suspension arm outer bush
Both rear suspension radius arm bushes perishing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in o/side rear top hub bush
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blades split but sill clearing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play n/side rear hub assembly
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MW03 FNP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 MW03 FNP, 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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MW03 FNP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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The MOT history for MW03 FNP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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