MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,805 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inner wing to chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched and hazed Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Not making full contact with disc inner and outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides inner wing to chassis both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Scratched and hazed Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front and rear age related (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears nearing limits (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear pipe ferrules corroded in multiple places but not excessively (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps are hazed, beam only just recognisable (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *8* in Total Front Rear and Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *8* in Total Front Rear and Central (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced Two Front and Two Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..
Both Side Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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EX55 OYB is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 OYB, 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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EX55 OYB is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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