MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine mount worn
engine mount bushes worn
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor
0offside front wheel inner rim damaged
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
engine oil leak
nearside front wheel inner rim damaged
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
various minor damadge to screen
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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YO53 ROU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 YO53 ROU, 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 YO53 ROU registered?
YO53 ROU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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