MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,937 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear outer sills corroded but i am unable to carry out a full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH HEADLAMP LENS WEATHERED
Brake pipe slightly corroded by floor pan (3.6.B.2c)
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER BODY SILLS CORRODED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Advise exhaust system corroded.
Advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advise exhaust system corroded.
Advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs corroded.
Advise metal brake pipes corroded.
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
advise rear brake discs corroded.
slight noise from offside rear suspension bushes no faults or wear found
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
slight noise from offside rear suspension bushes no faults or wear found
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhasut box poor condition
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SN53 FKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 SN53 FKP, 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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SN53 FKP is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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