MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cuts (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front subframe, offside centre mount (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear upper (2.4.G.1)
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)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)
exhaust heat shield insecure
nearside handbrake return spring missing
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside parking brake low
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
bonnet pull handle broken
rear exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not tested (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing upper (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poss choked (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside parking brake low
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
bonnet pull handle broken
rear exhaust corroded
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front inner D and end float on bar (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring missing (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement return spring missing (3.5.1k)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe bushes showing wear but not excessive movement
ignition lock stiff
rear brake discs showing corrosion and slight judder on test
rear trailing arm bushes (into floor) showing separation but not excessive movement
slight bind noted at o/s/f brake
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front subframe bushes showing wear but not excessive movement
ignition lock stiff
rear brake discs showing corrosion and slight judder on test
rear trailing arm bushes (into floor) showing separation but not excessive movement
slight bind noted at o/s/f brake
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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)
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SN04 LLD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SN04 LLD, 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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SN04 LLD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 May 2004.
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