MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
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))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
n/s seat belt frayed
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
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))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
n/s seat belt frayed
Exhaust system deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and Offside front seat belt webbings slightly frayed
Nearside and Offside rear inner arches starting to corrode
Nearside and Offside rear outer sills corroding
Nearside repeater slightly discoloured
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear exhaust deteriorating
Rear number plate deteriorating
Wear on front brake discs
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside and Offside front seat belt webbings slightly frayed
Nearside and Offside rear inner arches starting to corrode
Nearside and Offside rear outer sills corroding
Nearside repeater slightly discoloured
Rear brake discs in poor condition
Rear exhaust deteriorating
Rear number plate deteriorating
Wear on front brake discs
Exhaust corroded and has some mountings missing.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Exhaust corroded.
Exhaust has mountings missing but is still fully secure.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs worn.
Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded.
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Black smoking on acceleration but not considered excessive.
Both rear upper hub mounting bushes slightly worn.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Black smoking on acceleration but not considered excessive.
Both rear upper hub mounting bushes slightly worn.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Emissions close to limit.
Front brake discs worn.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in nearside rear upper hub mounting bush.
Emissions close to limit.
Front brake discs worn.
Slight play in nearside rear upper hub mounting bush.
Front brake discs slightly worn.
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs slightly worn.
All brake discs slightly worn.
Front tyres slightly worn inner edges.
Slight black smoke on acceleration.
Front tyres wearing inner edges.
Minor body damage.
Nearside front fog lamp insecure.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Smoking on acceleration.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn, o/s/and n/s front brake pads at approx 3mm.
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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P218 FBL is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 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 P218 FBL, 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 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P218 FBL is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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