MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring retaining bracket corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring retaining bracket corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak Oil Pressure Switch
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Both Front Outer Cv Boots have gone hard
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Both Front Outer Cv Boots have gone hard
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear silencer outter skin in poor condition
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear silencer outter skin in poor condition
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front subframe rear mount bushes have slight freeplay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
engine oil leaks
play in both rear suspension arm upper front bushes
rear silencer in poor condition
engine oil leaks
play in both rear suspension arm upper front bushes
rear silencer in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nail in tyre
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RO03 MVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 RO03 MVP, 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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RO03 MVP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.
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