MOT Status
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196,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust has corrosion
n/s/r brake disc has corrosion
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust has corrosion
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
advise exhaust corroded.
advise rear floor + chassis starting to rust + corrode.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + tyre split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + tyre split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing pad insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
advise exhaust corroded.
advise rear floor + chassis starting to rust + corrode.
advise exhaust corroded.
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing around spring+ shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change - asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit change -ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
advise exhaust corroded.
advise under side of car starting to rust+corrode.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heavily corroded
oil leak
advise rear exhaust corroded.
advise rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + split to cords. (4.1.E.1)
Front No plate cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
tail box corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front No plate cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise. (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
tail box corroded.
rear exhaust silencer corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust silencer corrosion
rear exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust corrosion
rear exhaust corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear exhaust corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise rear exhaust box corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 FMC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 FY54 FMC, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FY54 FMC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2004.
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