MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear exhaust corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear exhaust corroded
Front and Rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint slight movement
Offside Front Wiper blade torn slightly on ends
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Small crack in right hand lower corner of windscreen
Front and Rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Steering rack joint slight movement
Offside Front Wiper blade torn slightly on ends
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Small crack in right hand lower corner of windscreen
headlight lenses scratched/frosted
n/s/f fog light not working and lens cracked/holed
n/s/f seat belt fluffing
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
poor headlight beam images
rear exhaust box corroded
slight play in n/s/r upper and lower suspension joints
slight play in o/s/r lower and upper suspension joints
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine check light on
headlight lenses scratched/frosted
n/s/f fog light not working and lens cracked/holed
n/s/f seat belt fluffing
o/s/f seat belt starting to fray
poor headlight beam images
rear exhaust box corroded
slight play in n/s/r upper and lower suspension joints
slight play in o/s/r lower and upper suspension joints
n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed
n/s/f seat belt fraying
o/s/f seat belt fraying
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
slight play in o/s/r lower suspension bush
slight play n/s/r upper suspension bush
headlight lenses scratched/frosting
n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed
n/s/f seat belt fraying
o/s/f seat belt fraying
poor headlight beam images
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
headlight beam images poor/faint
headlight lenses scratched/frosting
n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed
o/s/f seat belt fraying
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
head light beam patterns becoming faint
head light lenses scratched/frosting
n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed
rear exhaust heavily corroded
rear wiper split
front tyres wearing low on inner/outer edges
headlight lenses scratched/starring
n/s headlight beam pattern faint
n/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed
o/s/f and n/s/f seat belts fluffing
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
minor stonechips to screen
n/s/f fog light lens cracked
n/s/f seat belt fluffing
o/s/f seat belt fluffing
rear exhaust box corroded
head light lenses scratched-causing poor beam patterns
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres mishaping on inner tread areas
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear exhaust box heavily corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f fog light lens cracked
rear exhaust box corroded through first skin
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ53 MJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 RJ53 MJY, 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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RJ53 MJY is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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