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SW53HBG
2003 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2290cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HBG
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2290cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,733 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,439 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,502 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,490 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust system corroded
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,606 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,606 MI
11 Jun 202611 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 124,388 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 124,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front (2.5.C.1a)
7 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,361 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- exhaust boxs rusty
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) Dangerous
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- exhaust boxs rusty
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,669 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,537 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,592 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014 11 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,691 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
8 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,490 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,491 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,077 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2009 11 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,602 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202613 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,561 MI
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SW53HBG was registered on 2003-11-01
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