MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,879 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre is worn and has uneven wear on inner treads
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Central exhaust heat shield insecure [centre]
under covers fitted
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
under covers fitted
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter inner clip missing
under covers fitted
covers fitted to both outer sills
n/sr tyre is worn on inner treads
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
covers fitted to both outer sills
n/sr tyre is worn on inner treads
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in both front tyre sidewalls
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in both front tyre sidewalls
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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ML09 SKO is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 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 ML09 SKO, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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ML09 SKO is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2009.
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