MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust back box deteriorating
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle belt (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
exhaust back box deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
back box outer skim deterated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre on 2 mm
rear exhaust starting to rust
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RV53 HLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RV53 HLX, 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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What year was RV53 HLX registered?
RV53 HLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2003.
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