MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted
Inner wheel arch covers fitted
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both suspension bushes (2.4.G.2)
225 / 45 / 17 tyres fitted
Exhaust cat rattles
Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
advise off side and near side rear hub bushes slight play
advise off side handbrake reading lower than near side
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise off side and near side rear hub bushes slight play
advise off side handbrake reading lower than near side
O/S/F lower suspension arm mtg bolt has been repaired by welding of a type
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front side windows tinted in excess of manufacturers recomendations
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front side windows tinted in excess of manufacturers recomendations
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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YX53 CCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 YX53 CCJ, 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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YX53 CCJ is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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