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Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion / sill covers present
Fuel tank insecure os tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion / sill covers present
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber bush becoming perished but not resulting in any excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush on the lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber bush becoming perished but not resulting in any excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush on the lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad becoming thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Screen cracked in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit
Offside Rear tyre worn on edges and close to limit
exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine MIL light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil level low
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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RJ53 MLV is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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