MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear exhaust section deteriorating
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread deph + small spring embedded in tread
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front and rear brake discs badly pitted and scored
n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread getting low in the middle.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SK52 VFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 SK52 VFU, 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 SK52 VFU registered?
SK52 VFU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2003.
Is SK52 VFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SK52 VFU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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