MOT Status
ValidMileage
201,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Brake cable insecure return spring/retaining device missing (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure retaining spring inscure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both damping redueced (2.7.3)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking filtet (7.2.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both damping redueced (2.7.3)
Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 VNJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 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 FY56 VNJ, 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 19 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FY56 VNJ registered?
FY56 VNJ is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2007.
Is FY56 VNJ safe to buy?
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