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VA52 MSO

2003 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,002 mi
Last recorded151,002 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 151,002 miles

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 150,956 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,266 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 143,266 miles

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))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 138,641 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 138,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,977 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,597 miles

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)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,597 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 120,011 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 116,531 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,531 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,288 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 104,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 101,085 miles

n-s-r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,140 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 93,915 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 69,168 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

long brake pedal travel

Fail 23 Jan 2008 69,167 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 43,989 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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What year was VA52 MSO registered?

VA52 MSO is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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