MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal brake to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing snapped (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system rusty
o/s rear tyre worn unevenly
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold ? blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust back box deterioting
fuel tank straps slight corrosion
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back in clip (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold ? blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust back box deterioting
fuel tank straps slight corrosion
oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
long travel on handbrake
rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
long travel on handbrake
rear exhaust box rusty
offside front tyre is cracking
rear brake discs are corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front wiper blades split on edges rear brake pads low 20% left
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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VX53 ABF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VX53 ABF, 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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VX53 ABF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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