MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes to both rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear both rear suspension arms corroded
Rear rear subframe corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine oil leak
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust parts corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside mirror glass deteriorated
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust parts corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front strut casing slight play on full droop
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass dark (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
rear heat shield loose
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel hose corroded at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust parts corroded
suspension parts corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel hose corroded at filter (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust parts corroded
heat sheild insecure
suspension parts corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack moving at universal joint loose?? (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Offside Rear upper rose joint slightly worn
rear brake pads becoming low
BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
n/s h/lamp poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
n/s h/lamp poor
Both headlamps lens discoloured. Passed this year by may fail on beam pattern next year.
Rear brake pads becoming low and discs rusty and pitted
Rear exhaust box outer skin coming apart
Rear number plate seperating
Stepping on n/s/r tyre and down to 3mm
oil leak from oil pressure switch
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WA03 AVU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 WA03 AVU, 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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WA03 AVU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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