MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy exhaust poor condition along length (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sub frames and under side where visable have wide spread surface corrosion
under body and sills have plastic covers fitted
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy exhaust poor condition along length (8.1.1 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
sub frames and under side where visable have wide spread surface corrosion
under body and sills have plastic covers fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside, front to rear MAIN, beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also, unable to check internal headlight leveling device (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam image projection heavily distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/ replacement maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also, unable to check internal headlight leveling device (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam image projection heavily distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/ replacement maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis rail, as per marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system starting to deteriorate
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
Body has slight corrosion underside/floor (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear exhaust poor condition/corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear brakepipes have underseal coated on them
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front position lamp dim
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front position lamp dim
offside front position lamp dim
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front position lamp dim
offside front position lamp dim
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front reg cracked
front number plate damaged
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AY04 CKU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AY04 CKU, 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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AY04 CKU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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