MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,125 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Fog light missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil level below minimum
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine management light on
Front Wipers perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges
Offside Front Fog light missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre perishing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil level below minimum
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust corroded
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Engine management light on
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil level below minimum
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Reverse light not working
Engine management light on
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp aim or performance could not be checked
Oil level below minimum
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
eml on
exhaust system corroded
handbrake travel high
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre feathered on inner side of tread
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
mil illuminated
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
mil illuminated
rear parking brake uneven
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
rear parking brake uneven
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
air filter housing broken allowing filter to get covered in water
both front tyres are wearing on outter edge badly
front discs
n/s/r tyre stepping on inner
rear tyres 2.5mm and n/s/r out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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PJ53 RSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 PJ53 RSY, 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 RSY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2003.
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