MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf tyre worn on outer edge
serious oil leak on engine
slight play in nsr suspension arm
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf tyre worn on outer edge
serious oil leak on engine
slight play in nsr suspension arm
nearside front tyre sidewall damage no cords exsposed
nearside rear brake disc corroded
oil leak
rear subframe corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre sidewall damage no cords exsposed
nearside rear brake disc corroded
oil leak
rear subframe corroded
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
middle & vrear exhaust heavily corroded
oil leaks
poss gearbox oil leak on cooling side for oil as sub frame all damp
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
middle & vrear exhaust heavily corroded
oil leaks
poss gearbox oil leak on cooling side for oil as sub frame all damp
rear discs corroded
Engine warning lamp on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs poor condition
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre wearing to edge and showing indicators
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WK53 AFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WK53 AFE, 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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WK53 AFE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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