MOT Status
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155,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily cored (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust cored and slight loose
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
complete exhaust system is corroded
front and rear subframes heavily corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre exhaust heat shield is loose
complete exhaust system is corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre exhaust heat shield is loose
complete exhaust system is corroded
Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
slight surface corrosion to the underside
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust is corroded.
Some fluctuation on both rear braking efforts.
Mirror glasses are discolouring.
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Rear exhaust is corroding.
There is some oil on the casing of both rear shock absorbers.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust middle heat shied is loose.
N/s front tyre is close to the limit.
O/s front wheel arch liner is loose.
There is some oil on the casing of both rear shock absorbers.
There is some oil on the casing of both rear shock absorbers.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Long travel on handbrake.
Slight play in n/s rear lower outer suspension bush.
There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the o/s rear shock absorber.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Some play in front lower engine stabiliser mounting.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Some play in front lower engine stabiliser mounting.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s front tyre is only just above the limit.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BT09 OAY is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 BT09 OAY, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BT09 OAY is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2009.
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