MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)
Oil leak misting on engine ()
engine light on
exhaust boxes peeling layers
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak misting on engine ()
engine light on
exhaust boxes peeling layers
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust box peeling layers
Rear parking brake return springs broken
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust box peeling layers
Rear parking brake return springs broken
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin
both front headlamps deteriorating giving poor image
engine light on
strong advise) both front tyres split on inner sidewalls
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin
both front headlamps deteriorating giving poor image
engine light on
strong advise) both front tyres split on inner sidewalls
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r tyre inner side-wall damage
rear exshaust box peeling layers
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/r tyre inner side-wall damage
rear exshaust box peeling layers
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 rear flexibble brake hose ferrules havve slight corrosion
both front flexible brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion
nearside front fog light damaged
nearside headlamp cleaning device damaged
rear silencer corroded and detoriated
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 rear flexibble brake hose ferrules havve slight corrosion
both front flexible brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion
nearside front fog light damaged
nearside headlamp cleaning device damaged
rear silencer corroded and detoriated
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Front index plate damaged,but meeting test criteria;replacement advised
Nearside front position lamp bulb showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria
Nearside wiper blade showing slight deterioration
Offside mirror outer casing damaged,but no sharp edges
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear index plate showing deterioration
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers door mirror outer casing damaged
drivers door mirror outer casing damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage to drivers door mirror casing,but meeting test criteria
stone in nearside rear tyre causing slow puncture.Consult tyre specialist for repair
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX52 XXO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 XXO, 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 XXO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.
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