MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak radiator ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coolant leak radiator ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear trailing arm front bushes partly worn
Offside Rear front trailing arm bush partly worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both rear tyres are perished in the tread.
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
The front brake pads are aprox 60-70% worn. Wear also noted on the front rake discs.
The oil level was very low. (Topped up.)
The rear suspension arm bushes are badly perished.
Wear and slight corrosion noted on the rear brake discs. The rear pads are aprox 70% worn.
both headlight lenses are cloudy
exhaust noted very rusty and slight blow from the flexi section
rear brake discs corroded on the outer faces
slight wear noted on the f/n/s anti-roll bar link arm
EML is on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust is very rusty and blowing from flexible section.
f/o/s anti roll bar link is worn
f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm
headlamp lenses are deteriorated (pattern poor)
rear discs are rusty (area reduced) pads appear 50% worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlight patterns noted poor
e.m.l staying on
exhaust noted very rusty
f/o/s anti-roll bar link arm worn
rear brake discs corroded
both headlight patterns noted poor
e.m.l staying on
exhaust noted very rusty
f/o/s anti-roll bar link arm worn
rear brake discs corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
exhaust very rusty esp rear box and blowing at front
f/n/s tyre low on tread and won on edges
headlamp lenses are poor
wipers poor
ELM is on
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust very rusty and blowing at front
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ELM is on
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust very rusty and blowing at front
eml light on
exhaust noted rusty esp rear box
front flexi section of exhaust noted slightly damaged
n/s head light poor
r/o/s tyre noted perished and starting to crack on tread + side wall 4mm tread left
slight corrision noted on outter surface of r/o/s disc
under side of vehical slightly rusty in places
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust very rusty esp rear box
front discs rusty (surface)
o/s headlamp pattern poor
rear discs worn
slight wear noted in f/n/s anti roll bar link arm
exhaust very rusty esp rear box
front discs rusty (surface)
o/s headlamp pattern poor
rear discs worn
slight wear noted in f/n/s anti roll bar link arm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
damage to n/s
handbrake lever has high travel
o/s mirror casing damaged
rear brake application slightly uneven
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape and stepped
slight damage to n/s/f
Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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KH04 FVU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 KH04 FVU, 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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KH04 FVU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2004.
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