MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative front height sensor link rod adrift (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside headlamp flickers slightly on dip beam
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil on minimum level
fuel tank straps corroding
slight damage to windscreen
underside of vehicle corroding within prescribed areas - but not considered excessive
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to shock absorber mounting at inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside headlamp flickers slightly on dip beam
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil on minimum level
fuel tank straps corroding
slight damage to windscreen
underside of vehicle corroding within prescribed areas - but not considered excessive
vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system from catalyst back deteriorating
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - just acceptable (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system from catalyst back deteriorating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding
eml on
exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorating
n/s indicator side repeater lens missing
outer surfaces of both rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front and o/s/r suspension coil springs corroding
eml on
exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorating
n/s indicator side repeater lens missing
outer surfaces of both rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s side repeater lens missing
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Observations only - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s side repeater lens missing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
headlamp wash inoperative
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
These are observations and do not require attention - All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.
headlamp wash inoperative
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
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NX53 CUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 NX53 CUW, 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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NX53 CUW is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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