MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FRONT TYRES WORN THIN ON EDGES AND HAVE DEEP CUTS IN TREAD
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND HAS A NAIL IN TREAD
Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHING
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust centre flexi deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres worn on inside and outer edges
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres worn on inside and outer edges
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
headlight lenses deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated
Exhaust rusted
Offside front tyre 2.5mm....Nearside front tyre 2.6mm
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front brake slow to operate {pads may be advantage to be replaced }
Nearside rear tyre 2.2mm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake discs pitted
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside front tyre 2.3mm
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.6MM,,,,,,,NERARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.8MM
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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RE53 GZY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 GZY, 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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RE53 GZY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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