MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre showing unusual 'buzz saw' wear pattern
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre showing unusual 'buzz saw' wear pattern
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slight fraying (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre showing unusual 'buzz saw' wear pattern
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre showing unusual 'buzz saw' wear pattern
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slightly misshaped (buzz saw effect on tread pattern)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slightly misshaped (buzz saw effect on tread pattern)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear lower hub bush slight play
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side rear lower hub bush slight play
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n\s rear handbrake and flexible brake hose bracket slightly loose
slight play in rear suspension
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n\s rear handbrake and flexible brake hose bracket slightly loose
slight play in rear suspension
wet conditions
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rer tyres worn edges
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RE03 FJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 RE03 FJU, 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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RE03 FJU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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