MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear top and bottom arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view os and ns door mirrors have inadequate view to the rear (3.3 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced os and ns rear inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear outer bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear top and bottom arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear upper and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Towbar attachment likely to become detached Towbar frame holed corrosion (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUBS
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative REAR LEVELLING ARM MISSING (4.1.5 (a))
Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground AT OSF BUMPER (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUBS
PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES
REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW
PLAY TO BOTH REAR TOP INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES
PLAY TO BOTH REAR TOP INNER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
PLAY TO BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLIES
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn low on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small cuts to inner front tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL56 FHF is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 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 BL56 FHF, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BL56 FHF is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 February 2007.
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