MOT Status
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209,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack within tread
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn on edge
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (4.1.D.1b)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside front (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre out of shape
rear brake pads getting low
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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BW05 DCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BW05 DCZ, 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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BW05 DCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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