MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion present in areas
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (plastic guards restricting view,possible further corrosion ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill(plastic guards restricting view, possible further corrosion) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch large area (plastic guards restricting view, possible further corrosion) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill(plastic guards restricting view, possible further corrosion ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Floor excessively deteriorated floor to boot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Outer wheel arches
general under body corrosion present (heavy to the rear)
Centre rear and near side rear seat belts slow retracting
Fuel filler neck insecure
Offside front suspension arm, Front subframe, rear chassis and offside front backplate corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre rear and near side rear seat belts slow retracting
Fuel filler neck insecure
Offside front suspension arm, Front subframe, rear chassis and offside front backplate corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Progressive corrosion on front suspension components
Progressive corrosion on rear suspension components
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Progressive corrosion on front suspension components
Progressive corrosion on rear suspension components
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion on front and rear subframes
corrosion on rear silencer
rear heat shield not secure
corrossion on rear subframe
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrossion on rear subframe
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
heavy corrossion on rear silencer and rear subframe
rear heat shield not secure
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
heavy corrossion on rear silencer and rear subframe
rear heat shield not secure
corrossion on power steering pipes
corrossion on rear subframe
exhaust heat shields not secure
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
corrossion on power steering pipes
corrossion on rear subframe
exhaust heat shields not secure
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
corrossion on rear suspension
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
rear brake pads low
return spring on o/s rear handbrake cable missing
shields above exhaust not secure
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high n/s front (1.8)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
corrossion on rear suspension
heavy corrossion on rear silencer
rear brake pads low
return spring on o/s rear handbrake cable missing
shields above exhaust not secure
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust corroded
Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust system corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)
plastic over sills fitted
rear exhaust system corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs low
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ST55 CYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 ST55 CYF, 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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ST55 CYF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2005.
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