MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front coil springs are slightly fouling the lower spring cups
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front coil springs are slightly fouling the lower spring cups
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear steel pipes are beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe is beginning to corrode under the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear of exhaust missing rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust rear box deteriorated
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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DS56 BWM is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 DS56 BWM, 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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DS56 BWM is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 February 2007.
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