MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,128 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank slightly loose offside tank strap corroded not fully supporting tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all rear suspension and sub-frame corroded and under-body
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank slightly loose offside tank strap corroded not fully supporting tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all rear suspension and sub-frame corroded and under-body
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight smear on osf wiper
Offside Front washer jet poor
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front slight smear on osf wiper
Offside Front washer jet poor
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake warning lamp on
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake Discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SB56 RYW is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 SB56 RYW, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SB56 RYW is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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