MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside washer jet blocked central jet provides fluid
sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame rear bush (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front sub frame rear bush(marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured sub frame bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both need polish (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOth nearside and offside, lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By fuel tank going to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going across to nearside flexi over top of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear numbers plate slight deterioration. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear numbers plate slight deterioration. (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes by fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Engine light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake pads 6000 miles
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on shoulders
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on shoulders
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake discs lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s reartyrehasslight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
n/s reartyrehasslight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
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EO55 GDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 EO55 GDE, 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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EO55 GDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2005.
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