MOT Status
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187,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link pin (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Small chip in screen, drivers side
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Ball joint cover adrift
Rear Rear shock absorbers corroded
Rear silencer skin peeling off
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
nearside rear tyre 2 x small metal objects in tread
offside front anti roll bar link pin gaiter slight worn
offside front tyre worn / wearing inner edge
slight blow at front exhaust,centre and rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded
front exhaust blowing
offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars
rear exhaust corroded
small nail in offside front tyre
wind screen stone chipped in drivers vision
offside rear tyre wearing low on tread
rear exhaust corroded
windscreen stone chipped in drivers vision
stone chips in offside windscreen
corrosion to rear exhaust
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear tyres getting low on outer edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX55 OSY is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 EX55 OSY, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was EX55 OSY registered?
EX55 OSY is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2006.
Is EX55 OSY safe to buy?
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