MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,028 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML on
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (2.6.2)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
EML light on
Engine oil level low prior to testing.
N.s headlamp lens deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O.s headlamp lens deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine oil level low prior to testing.
N.s headlamp lens deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O.s headlamp lens deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Covers fitted over outer sills obscuring view of structure.
Engine management warning light remains on.
Engine oil level low prior to test.
Front chasis cross member is generally oily.
Offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the outer tread and approaching the manufacturers wear bands.
Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner tread.
Offside front headlamp lens is deteriorated.
Front number plate cracked
Nearside rear tyre worn on edge and nail in tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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RA53 VZY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 RA53 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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