MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Beam pattern blerd due to headlamp lens
Rear Exhaust back box corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake discs slightly pitted and corroded
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Beam pattern blerd due to headlamp lens
Rear Exhaust back box corroded
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake discs pitted, corroded and in bad condition
both rear tyres wearing inner edges .......
front brake discs corroding , both rear corroded & worn .........
rear exhaust silencer corroding .........
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn on edge close to wear limit
fuel line slight corrosion
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn on edge
exhaust rear boxs corroded
front pads getting close to wear limit
fuel line slight corrosion
oil leak tray wet
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyers worn on edge close to limit ??
sill covers fitted not allow full inspection
All brake discs and pads worn
Both rear tyres are worn and walls are cracked and perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coil springs complete
Offside and nearside rear suspension arm bushes worn and have slight play
Oil leak
Unable asses underside fully due to covers fitted
Wipers slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine management light on
plastic sill covers fitted
rear tyres worn on inner edge
unable to test outer sills fully (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FE05 MGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 FE05 MGO, 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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FE05 MGO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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