MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres show heavy wear on edges low treads and perished / slight cracking
brake hoses aged / slight corrosion on ferrules
exhaust heavily corroded on rearbox casing coming away
front lower engine stabiliser mounting bush excessively deteriorated
heavy oil leaks / oil leaked onto exhaust
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / low tread inner edge / perished / slight cracking
slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
slight play in n/s/f hub
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres show heavy wear on edges low treads and perished / slight cracking
brake hoses aged / slight corrosion on ferrules
exhaust heavily corroded on rearbox casing coming away
front lower engine stabiliser mounting bush excessively deteriorated
heavy oil leaks / oil leaked onto exhaust
n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly / low tread inner edge / perished / slight cracking
slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
slight play in n/s/f hub
Nearside Front front tyre wearing heavily on edge / recommend wheel alignment
both rear upper suspension arms have play in worn bushes
exhaust heavily corroded in places
oil leaks
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
EML light on
bad misfire evident
both rear upper suspension arms have play in worn bushes
exhaust heavily corroded in places
n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edge / recommend wheel alignment
various heavy oil leaks
Drivers wiper poor
both rear suspension arm upper joints have slight movement
headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak
oil level very low below minimum / heavy oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear suspension arm upper joints have slight movement
headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak
oil level very low below minimum / heavy oil leaks
both headlamp lenses deteriorated n/s headlamp pattern weak
heavy oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front head lamp aim week
heavy oil leak
oil level below min
EML light on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine front stabiliser mount excessively worn
headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak
high level brake light has segments not working
oil leak
rear exhaust outer casing corroded through
registration plates show deterioration
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
EML light on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine front stabiliser mount excessively worn
front brake pads starting to wear low and discs ridged and worn
headlamp lenses deteriorated/ patterns weak
high level brake light has segments not working
o/s/r indicator bulb faded in colour
oil leak
rear exhaust outer casing corroded through
registration plates show deterioration
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
EML light on
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak
EML light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil level low monitor / oil leak
upper engine / tappet noise
EML light on
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
oil level low monitor / oil leak
upper engine / tappet noise
Oil leak
front brake discs heavily worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
EML light on intermittently during MOT
Oil leak
front brake discs heavily worn
metal object in n/s/r tyre tread
EML light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
EML light on
advise tracking / realignment required
EML light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
recommend tracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
EML light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp auto height adjuster warning lamp on dash
recommend tracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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RL03 MLU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 RL03 MLU, 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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RL03 MLU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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