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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf outer (innerclip) is not insecure allowing grease to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Osr tyre has nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis/floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Rear exhaust box is corroeded
Rear Rear fuel tank straps are corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen cracked in front of driver's view (3.2 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel tank straps are corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust is corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front lower arm inner bushes worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust box corroded
under vehicle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front + rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine Management Lamp is on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust bracket missing?
slight play nearside front anti roll bar centre mounting bush? / link pin area?
strong advise! rear brake pads worn thin
windscreen stone chipped
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres have light cracking in treads
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame 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)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower 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)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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S30 DSD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 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 S30 DSD, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S30 DSD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2001.
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