MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
323,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear short intermediate pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front inner cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front inner cv joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear upper and lower suspension arms (all four) have excess free play but not affecting braking/steering
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded but not yet leaking
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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HB05 AAB is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 HB05 AAB, 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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HB05 AAB is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2007.
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