MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front number plate broken
Nearside Lower windscreen cracked
Nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Rear axle beam corroded and suspension arms
Rear brake discs worn
both headlights deterated
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust rear box corroded
Offside Front tyer worn outre wall
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Rear both ferrule corroded
Rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid is black
engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test
ns wiper is split on one end but still clears the screen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake fluid is black
engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test
ns wiper is split on one end but still clears the screen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch has sharp edges due to repair (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top hub bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired brake pad fitted backwards (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the engine bay
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test
exhaust rear box outer skin is in poor condition
play in the nsf drop link
slight play in the rear hub bushes
some of the brake pipes need cleaning up
windscreen is cracked
Offside Rear 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SY05 YSK is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 SY05 YSK, 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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SY05 YSK is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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