MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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!!OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AND TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD!!
gearbox offside drive shaft seal leaking oil slightly
long travel on handbrake lever
offside rear lower suspension arm outer rose joint worn near to limit
slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link rod ball joint
Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
!!OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH AND TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD!!
gearbox offside drive shaft seal leaking oil slightly
long travel on handbrake lever
offside rear lower suspension arm outer rose joint worn near to limit
slight play in nearside front anti rollbar link rod ball joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint is knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp light output is reduced to the limits. Suspect the bulb is loose / not fitted correctly
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm outer bearing / bush has some play in it.
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking at the offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both front exhaust hanger rubbers are missing
Front brake discs appear very worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play joint is knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp light output is reduced to the limits. Suspect the bulb is loose / not fitted correctly
Offside Rear Upper suspension arm outer bearing / bush has some play in it.
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking at the offside output shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
The parking brake effort has only just met the minimum limits at 16%. Brakes may need servicing or adjustment
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn to limit
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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BJ06 OFP is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 BJ06 OFP, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BJ06 OFP is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2006.
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