MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 1 of 2 brackets corroded away (7.1.1)
Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light on
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure
whining noise from engine bay
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/zr16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/zr16 (4.1.E.1)
nearside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 215/55/zr16
offside headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
rear exhaust box corroded
rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure
whining noise from engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
noise from drive belt area
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
noise from drive belt area
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Both headlamp lenses slightly faded , suggest G3 treatment.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both headlamp lenses slightly faded , suggest G3 treatment.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm
Offside front tyre at 2.0mm
Both front tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre wearing on edge plus stone cuts
offside rear tyre wearing on edge (2.0mm)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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YJ03 GOX is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YJ03 GOX, 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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YJ03 GOX is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2003.
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