MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advise rear silencer box deteriorated
Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
advise rear silencer box deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SEAT MOUNTS/ FLOOR CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety OIL LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST WITH RISK OF FIRE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST- FIRE RISK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S FLOOR PANS IN SEAT MOUNTING AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
BONNET 2ND CATCH SEIZED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DETERIORATED (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST- FIRE RISK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CORROSION TO O/S AND N/S FLOOR PANS IN SEAT MOUNTING AREAS (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding away
Emissions not tested (7.0)
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VX03 AWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 VX03 AWF, 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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VX03 AWF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2003.
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