MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested fuel too low (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Eml light
Exhaust tail section in poor condition
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
eml light on
tail box in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
exhaust system rusty and back box in poor condition
oil low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
exhaust system rusty and back box in poor condition
oil low
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
REAR PADS GETTING LOW
REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE
REAR EXHAUST STARTED TO CORRODE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS STARTED TO WEAR
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VX53 UYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 UYT, 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 VX53 UYT registered?
VX53 UYT is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is VX53 UYT safe to buy?
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