MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from center pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine and gearbox covered in oil
heat shield around fuel tank loose
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from center pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine and gearbox covered in oil
heat shield around fuel tank loose
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ARMS (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ARMS (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
PLAY IN NSR SUSPENSION ARMS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PLAY IN NSR SUSPENSION ARMS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
SLIGHT PLAY IN NS REAR SUSPENSION
rear exhaust heatshield partly insecure
silencer outer shell corroded
slight corrosion spots to front to rear brake pipes
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
rear silencer corroded
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear number plate starting to fade. rear exhaust starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
rear number plate starting to fade. rear exhaust starting to corrode.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RG53 CTK is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 RG53 CTK, 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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RG53 CTK is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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