MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS AND NS REAR CHASSIS AT CROSSMEMBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR HUB ASSEMBLY
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED
SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR HUB ASSEMBLY
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OIL LEAKING ONTO CAT CONVERTER
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD
NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES
OSR INDICATOR FADED
PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD
NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES
OSR INDICATOR FADED
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY FADED
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (3.5.1g)
FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
NSF HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN VERY POOR
PLAY TO NSR HUB/SUSPENSION
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
REAR TYRES WORN AND CRACKED
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect OS (1.8.A.1b)
BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY FADED
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (3.5.1g)
FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
NSF HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN VERY POOR
PLAY TO NSR HUB/SUSPENSION
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
REAR TYRES WORN AND CRACKED
EML ON
bad oil leak from engine
cracks in tread of rear tyres
play to nsr suspension
rear silencer corroded
Oil leak
nsf tyre worn low on outer edge
nsr tyre cracked in tread pattern
nsr wheel rim badly scored
play to nsr hub assembly
rear silencer corroded
cracks in tread of rear tyres
front pads worn low & discs worn
rear silencer corroded
slight play in rear suspension bush ns
Exhaust tail box in poor condition .
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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AU04 EPK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 AU04 EPK, 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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AU04 EPK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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