MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,855 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
generator belt deteoriated
offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp not insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge due to feathering (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine oil leak
generator belt deteoriated
items removed from drivers view of the road
offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp not insecure
Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlight brackets cracked
exhaust deteriorated
play in rear hub bushes
surface corrosion to under side of car
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlight brackets cracked
exhaust deteriorated
play in rear hub bushes
surface corrosion to under side of car
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs
slight play in nsr hub bushes
o/s door mirror back missing and replacement glass fitted
o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
rear silencer in poor condition
slight damage to windscreen
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s door mirror back missing and replacement glass fitted
o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
rear silencer in poor condition
slight damage to windscreen
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/side rear tyre wearing uneven may cause rear noise
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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WA03 FLH is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 WA03 FLH, 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 FLH is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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