MOT Status
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197,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not secured to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged not secured to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded, but not excessively weakend
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded, but not excessively weakend
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear brake pads wearing thin
Both front coil springs corroded at base coils
Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated / heat sheild loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear exhaust deteriorating
rear parking brake return springs snapped/ missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear exhaust deteriorating
rear parking brake return springs snapped/ missing
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KM05 ABY is a 2008 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KM05 ABY, 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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What year was KM05 ABY registered?
KM05 ABY is a 2008 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2008.
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