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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser link (6.1.8 (a) (i))
skirts fitted on both sills
under body under sealed
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
skirts fitted on both sills
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and inner tread on 2m (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner inner boot lid corroded along the corner
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure front flexi and flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced fogged lens (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced fogged lens (4.1.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps fogging (4.1.4 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective boarder covered with tape (0.1 (d))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps fogging (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak at gear box
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak at gear box
accident damage to ns
eml light on in dash
os and ns rear hub carrier top bushes have play
os/f and ns/f anti roll drop link ball joints have slight play
rear brake discs worn to min
rear brake pads on min
Both front tyres worn on edges
Cuts on sidewall of nearside reartyre (not down to fabric)
Slght distortion on offside front tyre
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Both front tyres worn on edges
Cuts on sidewall of nearside reartyre (not down to fabric)
Slght distortion on offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing 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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SL05 MLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 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 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2005.
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