MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure Plate also damaged (cracked) (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear sub-frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush in hub to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X2 stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front sub frame rear bushes worn
Oil Leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Nearside and offside upper hub bushes have slight play
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front sub frame rear bushes worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil Leak
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Nearside and offside upper hub bushes have slight play
Front headlamps cloudy
Front registration plate damaged
front subframe rear rubber mounts have play
oil leak
front subframe rear rubber mounts have play
rear silencer corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear silencer corroded
Engine oil mist
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Handbrake travle high
Offside rear handbrake return spring missing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine oil mist
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Handbrake travle high
Offside rear handbrake return spring missing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pedal is soft due to thebrake pads being recently replaced.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BL54 WJC is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 BL54 WJC, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BL54 WJC is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2005.
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