MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
h/brake travel service item
n/s/f tyre outer edge
o/s/f outer edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY53 VFT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OY53 VFT, 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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What year was OY53 VFT registered?
OY53 VFT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is OY53 VFT safe to buy?
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