MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine management light on - oil leak
plastic oversills
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc marked (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
engine management light on - oil leak
plastic oversills
CORROSION INC FRONT SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION
Centre EXHAUST HEAVY CORROSION
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement several (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT
OIL LEAK
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush SEVERAL (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits TOO LEAN LARGEREAR BOX HOLE (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
CORROSION INC FRONT SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION
Centre EXHAUST HEAVY CORROSION
ENGINE LIGHT ON , OIL LEAK.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL CUT
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush SEVERAL (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil over front
rear tyres inner edge wear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyres inner edge wear
near side rear tyre 3mm
rear brake discs corrosion front brake pads wear
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT55 BSO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 BT55 BSO, 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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BT55 BSO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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