MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced subframe mounting (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all other flexys p/a rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Both sills are corroding.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis corroding in places.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel inner wheel arches are corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Mount missing after first flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))
Both sills are corroding.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis corroding in places.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel inner wheel arches are corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
ex heatshield loose
Gearbox mounting defective
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ex corroded and heatshields loose
ex corroded centre and rear
ex rear box corroded
Exhaust rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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SL54 UUN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 SL54 UUN, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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SL54 UUN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.
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