MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs ring broken (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking badly corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear heatshield loose
Rear silencer outer casing badly corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring rusty
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer outer casing corroded
both headlamps slightly foggy
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring rusty
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer outer casing corroded
both headlamps slightly foggy
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear silencer outer casing corroded
both front subframe rear bushes slightly worn
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear silencer outer casing corroded
both front subframe rear bushes slightly worn
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush os/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
nail in n/s/r tyre
nail in o/s/r tyre
nail in n/s/r tyre
nail in o/s/r tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush os/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake discs worn
rear silencer outer casing badly corroded
washer bottle cap missing
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs worn
rear silencer outer casing badly corroded
washer bottle cap missing
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight front brake judder
uneven wear on both nearside tyres
uneven wear on both front tyres
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front brake discs wearing on inner surface
both rear brake discs worn (borderline)
uneven wear on offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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SCZ 5457 is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 SCZ 5457, 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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SCZ 5457 is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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