MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Relay under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported Wiring under bonnet and under vehicle (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Engine management light is on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear chassis legs are rusty
Sills are very rusty and have plastic covers fitted
Slight movement in O/S/R suspension arms
Bad oil leaks
Oil leak
covers fitted to outer sills
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
covers fitted to outer sills
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate slightly damaged
lpg fuel filler outer cap missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
front number plate slightly damaged
lpg fuel filler outer cap missing
front brake disc plates heavily corroded
rear exhaust heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake disc plates heavily corroded
rear exhaust heavily corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged
rear suspension sits low
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f tyre outer wall slightly damaged
rear suspension sits low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake pads wearing low
nail in off side rear tyre and wearing on edges
near side front tyre wearing on edges
off side front tyre wearing on edges
slight stone chip to windscreen
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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RV52 WUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 RV52 WUJ, 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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RV52 WUJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2003.
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