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N15 FAW

2020 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,450 mi
Last recorded131,450 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 FAW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 131,450 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 81,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 81,705 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 127,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 127,637 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. has been cut open and rewelded, sounds hollow when tapped by hand (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (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))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling system fault warning on dash and light aims are low (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant spraying out of EGR cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension components quite corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around DPF weld lines and rear 'Y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel bushes / pins at bottom of hub worn and have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel bushes / pins at bottom of hub worn and have play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning several elements of high level light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,266 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 59,156 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2023 122,293 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 51,852 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,339 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 103,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 97,181 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,887 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 61,164 miles

Cuts in all 4 tyres, no cords showing.

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)

Fail 1 May 2014 61,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Cuts in all 4 tyres, no cords showing.

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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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N15 FAW is a 2020 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N15 FAW, 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 6 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N15 FAW is a 2020 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2020.

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