MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust showing signs of corrosion
parking brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust showing signs of corrosion
o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
parking brake has little reserve travel
front tyres getting low and outer edges wearing
light oil leak
light play in n/s/r supension arm bush
o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion
front headlights going dull
o/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
drivers windscreen wiper smears screen
both front anti roll bar links slight wear
both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating
nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
nearside rear suspension arm bush slight play
offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front bumper damaged!
o/s/f fog lens broken!
rear exhaust box very rusty!
rear seat belt stalk damaged but still works ok!
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
covers over door sills
parking brake requires ajusting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge and is perishing
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RE53 GZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red 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 RE53 GZR, 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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What year was RE53 GZR registered?
RE53 GZR is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is RE53 GZR safe to buy?
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