MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
radiator appears to be leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
appears to be water leak from radiator
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
under body corroded areas rear
Front engine check(mil.)lamp on.
Front o/s + n/s tyres wearing on edges.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s +o/s. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion areas. (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear exhaust sections getting corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front engine drive belt starting to split.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion various areas. (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust sections getting corroded.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front engine drive belt starting to split.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion various areas. (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Oil leak ()
Front bad oil leak from engine area.
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Lower under body/suspension areas surface corroding.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front bad oil leak from engine area.
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Lower under body/suspension areas surface corroding.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine air induction noise when running.
engine check(mil)lamp on.
engine drive belt starting to split.
exhaust system getting weak/corroded.
underbody areas starting to surface corrode.
Oil leak
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine air induction noise when running.
engine check(mil)lamp on.
engine drive belt starting to split.
exhaust system getting weak/corroded.
underbody areas starting to surface corrode.
Oil leak
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 FVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 SV53 FVA, 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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SV53 FVA is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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