MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower Sill covers fitted at time of retest
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Rear suspension components corroded also body work next to rear suspension turrets
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Rear suspension components corroded also body work next to rear suspension turrets
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front /rear (2.4.G.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield not fully secured
offside and nearside CV gaiters leaking [cable tied on]
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heat shield not fully secured
front brake application slightly uneven
offside and nearside CV gaiters leaking [cable tied on]
rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear silencer outer skin corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
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PJ52 LWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 PJ52 LWY, 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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PJ52 LWY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2003.
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