MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
fuel tank strap corroded
fuel tank strap corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel tank strap corroded/insecure
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
225/45/17 91y uniroyal
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlamp lenses cloudy
sweat from sump area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S handbrake effort poor compared to N/S
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm.
advise front brake discs lipped.worn and on legal limits.
advise offside front seat belt frayed.
advise offside front tyre on 3mm.
advise rear brake discs corroded.
advise rear exhaust box corrded and outer skin peeling away.
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise both rear tyres on 2.5mm.
advise front brake discs lipped.worn and on legal limits.
advise offside front seat belt frayed.
advise offside front tyre on 3mm.
advise rear brake discs corroded.
advise rear exhaust box corrded and outer skin peeling away.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front headlight lenses faded.
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise offside front tyre sidewall damage and perrished.
advise offside rear tyre perrished.
advise rear brake discs corroded and lipped.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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PJ53 NEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 PJ53 NEO, 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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PJ53 NEO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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