MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,276 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
outer sills covered
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s lens tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))
outer sills covered
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake disc's worn and corroded
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust rubber missing
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front seat belt fraying
exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated
nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
front brake pads getting low
nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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A16 DRC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 A16 DRC, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A16 DRC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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