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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
rear wheel arches corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knuckle joints slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
rear wheel arches corroded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
rear wheel arches corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
rear wheel arches corroded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
temporary fuel cap fitted
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner and outer hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake low reading
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake low reading
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated
temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded
temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted at time of test
engine management warning light activated at time of test
rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded
wiper blades deteriorated
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Rear shock absorber casing corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r bushes V slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r bushes V slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth legal limit 1.6mm depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear temp lockable fuel cap fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
centre rear seat belt slow to retract
nearside front tyre getting low and has nail in it
nearside rear tyre getting low and worn unevenly on inner edge
slight wear in rear suspension outer bushes
steering slightly notchy on lock to lock
under trays, covers and sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front subframe bushes worn
offside front brake grabbing slightly
plastic sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front subframe bushes worn
offside front brake grabbing slightly
plastic sill covers fitted
rear silencer corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
surface corosion on power steering pipes
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
surface corosion on power steering pipes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front power steering pipe coroded
offside rear tyre getting low
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
centre rear seat belt slow to retract
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HY57 YVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2008 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 86,337 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 HY57 YVU, 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 18 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HY57 YVU is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2008.
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