MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,762 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition
underbody is showing signs of corrosion
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition
underbody is showing signs of corrosion
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
parts of the exhaust system is in poor condition
under body and suspension component's are showing signs of corrosion
rear exhaust rusty
under side has signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust rusty
under side has signs of corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust rusty
underside of vehicle showing various signs of corrosion
Front suspension components rusty
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced contact area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear suspension components rusty
Offside Front fog lamp innoperative
Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable. ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamp beam patterns poor
sill covers fitted unable to fully assess sill condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyres have uneven wear (blocking)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear brake pipes corroded in places
headlamp beam patterns poor
sill covers fitted unable to fully assess sill condition
Gearbox mounting defective
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges
fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Gearbox mounting defective
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlight beam patterns poor
both rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges
fuel tank strap corroded
Oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlight beam patterns poor
fuel tank strap corroded
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlight beam patterns poor
fuel tank strap corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel tank strap corroded
o/s/r tail light not working but still has a pair
radiator leaking
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp beams poor
Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no.plate screw incorrect colour or position
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RJ53 MLO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 RJ53 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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