MOT Status
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222,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak - requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak - requires investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust blow at turbo joint to exhaust pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Hazy pattern / blue tint with kick ups to the left and right. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Restricted movement / locked on. (1.2.1 (f))
Front Sub-frame / suspension arms corroded.
Nearside Rear Black tape on lamp unit lens.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Black tape on lamp unit lens.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame / suspension arms corroded.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened trailer arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened trailer arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear, in front pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear, in front pipe clip (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very slow to react (1.4.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two slight blows, one front and one rear (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's below min thickness (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush very slight play (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush very slight play (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroding...no rear mounting
tyres wearing low on inner edges
umable to lift rear passenger folding seats
Exhaust back box corroded
Rear seats missing
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear seats missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside rear parking brake has reduced effort
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front registration plate deteriorated
Engine Managment Light on
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
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KE04 YFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 KE04 YFU, 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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KE04 YFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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