MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,932 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlight dim
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlight dim
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
headlight lenses in poor condition.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack pinion area. (2.1.5 (a))
handbrake travel long.
headlight lenses in poor condition.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
exhaust back box rusty
EML on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
EML on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front wiper blades starting to split at ends
Tested in very wet conditions .
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tested in very wet conditions .
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
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RY54 NLX is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 RY54 NLX, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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RY54 NLX is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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