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SA17 GAC

2017 Subaru Outback

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,393 mi
Last recorded67,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Outback47,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 GAC
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 67,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 5 Dec 2023 49,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 38,586 miles

under trays fitted restricting view to some steering components brake and fuel pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 29,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 'Y' pipe snapped at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 17,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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SA17 GAC is a 2017 Subaru Outback in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 47,323 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 Subaru Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA17 GAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 9 years old, this Subaru Outback is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA17 GAC registered?

SA17 GAC is a 2017 Subaru Outback, first registered on 4 April 2017.

Is SA17 GAC safe to buy?

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