MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear lens damaged
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended hub bush slight play (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced scratched and faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced scratched and faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on sidewall and near 2mm wearbars (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended hub bush slight play (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both plastic headlamps scratched slightly bluuring image
bumper lower trim damaged
n/s/f/tyre cut on sidewall
n/s/r/door damaged
o/s/f/fog lamp in bumper damaged
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper trim damaged
n/s/r/ door and arch damaged
n/s/wiperblade torn at end
plastic headlamps scratched and faded
rear discs scored
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper trim damaged
n/s/r/ door and arch damaged
n/s/wiperblade torn at end
plastic headlamps scratched and faded
rear discs scored
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear light unit taped up
rear brake discs slight corrosion pads ok
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear light unit taped up
rear brake discs slight corrosion pads ok
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
top up engine oil for test
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
top up engine oil for test
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on inner edge
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BT54 GYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BT54 GYF, 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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BT54 GYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2005.
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