MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end section corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge to inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald and close to cords on outer edge and cracks to inner sidewall - advise replaced. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust corroded
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
head lamps have poor beam image on both sides.
rear brake pads 50% worn on both sides.
rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both headlamps have poor beam image
rear exhaust corroded
n-s-r tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
n-s-r tyre wearing on outer edge + has slight damage to side wall
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
long brake pedal travel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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VA52 MSO is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VA52 MSO, 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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VA52 MSO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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