MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,221 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Power steering component leaking From power steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Subframe corroded
Rear Subframe corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
advise on slight corrosion to front brake pipes at connection to flex hoses at n/s/f and o/s/f
small show number plate fitted below fixing adhesive on front number plate
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across rear axle to flex hoses excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded lower brake pipe from flex hose to rear brake casliper flex hose excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r number plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes from front to rear excessively corroded,pipes are bulging in places (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
advise on slight corrosion to front brake pipes at connection to flex hoses at n/s/f and o/s/f
small show number plate fitted below fixing adhesive on front number plate
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front to rear brake pipes corroded in parts
play in both front droplinks
front to rear brake pipes corroded in parts
play in both front droplinks
both front subframe rear mounting point bushes deteriated more nearside,movement aswell
both front to rear brake pipes corroding,more at tank area
movement in both rear top arm front bushes more offside
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low/perished
offside rear tyre very low,worn inner edge,perished
rear discs deteriating
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front subframe rear mounting point bushes deteriated more nearside,movement aswell
both front to rear brake pipes corroding,more at tank area
movement in both rear top arm front bushes more offside
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge/low/perished
offside rear tyre very low,worn inner edge,perished
rear discs deteriating
Rear discs are slightly worn and corroded
Slight play in both offside rear top and bottom rose bushes
Slight play in nearside rear top and bottom rose bushes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear discs are slightly worn and corroded
Slight play in both offside rear top and bottom rose bushes
Slight play in nearside rear top and bottom rose bushes
Backbox corroded
Both rear antiroll bar d bushes are slightly worn
Slight play in both rear trailing arm front bushes but not excessive
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FY55 FDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 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 FY55 FDE, 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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FY55 FDE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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