MOT Status
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102,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp washers inop
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp lens taped
Offside Inner cv boot possibly pinholed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp lens damaged
Oil leak
Rear silencer corroded
Both inner cv boots weeping grease
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp levelling device warning on dash
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both inner cv boots weeping grease
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp levelling device warning on dash
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both front inner cv boots weeping grease from clips
Headlamp 'self levelling' warning on dash.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp fixing loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Both front inner cv boots weeping grease from clips
Headlamp 'self levelling' warning on dash.
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp fixing loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside headlight unit top fixing slightly loose but wont tighten
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Inner cv boot weeping grease
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside headlight unit top fixing slightly loose but wont tighten
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Inner cv boot weeping grease
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
oil leak
Oil leak ()
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear silencer in poor condition
Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm outer joints
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Engine oil leaks
N/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer in poor condition
Slight movement in both rear upper suspension arm outer joints
engine oil leaks
rear silencer in poor condition
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV52 BDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WV52 BDE, 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 WV52 BDE registered?
WV52 BDE is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2003.
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