MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,109 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust back box corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Slight fraying on both front seat belts.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust back box corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer tread.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Slight fraying on both front seat belts.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit [225/45/17w]
corrosion in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly inside clips
corrosion in o/s/f coil spring
exhaust back box corroding
n/s headlamp slightly loose
slight bind on both rear wheels
wear on all brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
wear on all brake discs
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit [225/45/17w]
corrosion in front to rear brake pipes, unable to check properly inside clips
corrosion in o/s/f coil spring
exhaust back box corroding
n/s headlamp slightly loose
slight bind on both rear wheels
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust backbox corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust backbox corroded.
Nearside mirror in poor condition
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre seat belt not fastening o/s/r indicator bulb insecure
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
n/s front tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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OY53 LHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 OY53 LHB, 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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OY53 LHB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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