MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust outer skin corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords two small cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
exhaust corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working tapped and worked (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust silencer corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
inner edges of wheels in poor condition
nearside headlamp in poor condition
oil leak
under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
inner edges of wheels in poor condition
nearside headlamp in poor condition
oil leak
under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear silencer in poor condition.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electric fuel flap release not working properly
front wiper blades split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre worn low on ouer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre worn low on ouer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VX53 JVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VX53 JVD, 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 JVD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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