MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil light illuminates on idle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill has hole in within side skirt (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to fully inspect brake pipe due to being wrapped in tape (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective warning lamp on (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor link rod snapped off (1.7.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
front to rear exhaust deteriorated
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
front to rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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SJ53 JYE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 SJ53 JYE, 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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SJ53 JYE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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