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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis area corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
Parking brake only just met requirements
park brake only just met requirements
Nearside Rear trailing arm rose joints have slight play
Offside Rear trailing arm rose joints have slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear suspension rose joints have slight play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
parking brake has little reserve travel
rear suspension rose joints have slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhurst box crodded
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhurst box crodded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear top arm bushes some play
both rear tyres tread depth reading 0 on inner edge
exhaust badly corroded
front tyres unevenly worn
rear tyres unevenly worn
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear top arm bushes some play
both rear tyres tread depth reading 0 on inner edge
exhaust badly corroded
front tyres unevenly worn
rear tyres unevenly worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres only just legal on inner edges
heavy corrosion on exhaust
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres only just legal on inner edges
heavy corrosion on exhaust
rear brake disc pitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body sill covers fitted
both rear tyres worn uneven on inner of treads close to limit
exhaust corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edge
Corrosion on both rear brake discs
Corrosion on front cross beam
Corrosion on front sub-frame
Heavy corrosion on exhaust back box
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Slight corrosion on O/S centre brake pipes
Slight corrosion on power steering pipes
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Both rear tyres wearing uneven on the inner edge
Corrosion on both rear brake discs
Corrosion on front cross beam
Corrosion on front sub-frame
Heavy corrosion on exhaust back box
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight corrosion on O/S centre brake pipes
Slight corrosion on power steering pipes
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear flexible brake hoses age cracking
n/s/r tyre worn uneven
rear number plate deteriorated - close to limit
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear number plate water damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MX53 LFH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 MX53 LFH, 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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MX53 LFH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.
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