MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
underside corroded
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Front both o/s and n/s head lamp beam patterns deteriorating
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s to n/s (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe between hoses starting to corrode (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust box corroded
oil leak
various front and rear suspension parts corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
various parts of front and rear suspension compants have slight corrosion
rear tyres o/s and n/s just legal
Exhaust has slight corrosion
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Various parts of front suspension have slight corrosion
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SK05 MXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SK05 MXE, 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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SK05 MXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2005.
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