MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 215.55.16 (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)
management light on
Nearside Front outer edge tyre wear
Rear tyres x cracking
engine management light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front outer edge tyre wear
Rear tyres x cracking
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o.s.f. tyre outer wall has a cut but not showing cords at this time
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o.s.f. tyre outer wall has a cut but not showing cords at this time
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust back box is rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
borderline travel at handbrake lever
Offside 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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SY53 AMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SY53 AMX, 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 SY53 AMX registered?
SY53 AMX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is SY53 AMX safe to buy?
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