MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light clear outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate in poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear inner wings rusting
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front no plate in poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition
rear inner wings rusting
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing 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 Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge
rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
n/s/r brake disc rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r brake disc rusty
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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WA03 FLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 FLX, 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 FLX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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