MOT Status
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161,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arms getting corroded
o/s and n/s/r lower outer suspension knuckle joints have slight play
rear registration plate deteriorated
Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arms getting corroded
o/s and n/s/r lower outer suspension knuckle joints have slight play
rear registration plate deteriorated
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,front lower arms,rear chassis,exhaust
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,shockers,suspension,lower arms,rear subframe,suspension,rear chassis,exhaust
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs,exhaust
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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))
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs,exhaust
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs
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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,shockers,springs
surface corrosion front,rear suspension
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre sidewall worn and perished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
screen blades smear slightly
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
screen blades smear slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front wiper blade slightly split
rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges
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RV09 CWD is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RV09 CWD, 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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RV09 CWD is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2009.
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