MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
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 Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box is corroded
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust is becoming corroded
passenger mirror glass is missing
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
exhaust is becoming corroded
passenger mirror glass is missing
exhaust back box outter case braking up
part of n.s.r. disc surface boken up and missing
Nail in nearside front tyre
rear brake discs pitted and pads getting low.
rear silencer very rusty.
wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs pitted and pads getting low.
rear silencer very rusty.
wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both offside tyres 3mm
Nearside rear tyre on 2mm
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RA53 VLF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RA53 VLF, 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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RA53 VLF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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