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Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lenses cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and exhaust system corroding. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Crash bar corroded and holed.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension components and underside of vehicle corroding.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brakes discs and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear exhaust silencers outer skin corroded/flaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe corroded/flaking with small leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer cv gaiters wetting grease from clips
Front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded/flaking
Front battery in low state of charge
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edge 6,7,3,mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reverse lamps not working
Both subframes and components corroded/flaking
Central Rear silencers outer skins corroded/flaking
Front Outer both front cv gaiters slight weep at clips
Front battery low state of charge
Front engine wetting oil
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low 6,7,3,mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear reverse lights not working
Central exhaust flexi pipe and silencers corroded/flaking
Front engine/gearbox wetting oil
Rear both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge
Central exhaust flexi pipe corroded/deteriorated, also rear silencer outer skin corroded/flaking
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner arm bushes deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights outer lenses deteriorated/misted (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Central Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated,also centre silencer and rear silencer outer skin corroded/flaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worse on inner faces with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front both front inner cv gaitors leaking grease from clip
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Outer cv gaitor wetting grease fro small clip
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust front flexi pipe corroded/flaking, also both silencers corroded on outer skin and flaking
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front slight at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine wetting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal or grease. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both aims slightly dull. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Center to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to n/s rear bumper
n/s front outer tyre tread starting to wear
o/s radiator upper support incorrectly seated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to n/s rear bumper
n/s front outer tyre tread starting to wear
o/s radiator upper support incorrectly seated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside of rear bumper damaged
nearside rear and offside front tyres inner edges wearing
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside of rear bumper damaged
nearside rear and offside front tyres inner edges wearing
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SF51 UVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 SF51 UVK, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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SF51 UVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.
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