MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate missing
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
engine and body covers fitted obscuring some components
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps very cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion to front suspension arms,s/absorbers & springs
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear all (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
general corrosion to front suspension arms,s/absorbers & springs
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SL05 MJJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SL05 MJJ, 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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SL05 MJJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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