MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,356 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery leaking (4.13 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in the offside front indicator lens
cut in the nearside rear tyre tread
nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed
offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed
offside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges - recommend replacement
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in the offside front indicator lens
cut in the nearside rear tyre tread
nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed
offside front seatbelt webbing slightly frayed
offside front tyre devoid of tread on both edges - recommend replacement
rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak from turbo
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
Offside Front Has damage to sidewall no cords or ply exsposed
Offside Front Ture worn on edges
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak from engine and transmision
Rear Silencer deteriorated
Both front headlight lenses deteriorated.
Gash in offside front outer side wall of tyre
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and worn out of shape.
Slight corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipe.
Slight corrosion in rear silencer.
Slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Both front headlight lenses deteriorated.
Gash in offside front outer side wall of tyre
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and worn out of shape.
Slight corrosion in front to rear metal brake pipe.
Slight corrosion in rear silencer.
Slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link ball joint.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
items removed before test
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
items removed before test
rear silencer outer skin corroded but no leaks of exhaust gas.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear tyres worn slightly out of shape
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front inner pads wearing thin
n/s/f and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear tyres worn slightly out of shape
1x bulb in centre stop lamp inop
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake fluid between min and max
engine running rough at idle
front wiper blades split at ends
o/s/f and both rear indicators slightly discoloured
o/s/f seat belt frayed slightly
rear discs pitted and slightly scored
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight engine oil leak, level req. topping up
nail in tyre
nail in tyre
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EX52 XWU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 EX52 XWU, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EX52 XWU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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