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ExpiredMileage
149,103 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both rear handbrake return springs missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone - bush worn also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/boot floor join (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake in/op
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met - system may require adjustment or repair N/S/R
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch/boot floor join behind shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both rear handbrake return springs missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR/OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone - bush worn also (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch/boot floor join (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake in/op
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush - front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch - boot floor to inner arch sealer join (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded outer casings (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective Spring broken (1.1.18 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup / housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush - front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch - boot floor to inner arch sealer join (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded outer casings (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil level low at start of test
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak - both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH heavily corroded - no leaks (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several leaks (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Weak - both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH heavily corroded - no leaks (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring cracked (1.6 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded - no leaks (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Pick up ring cracked (1.6 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded - no leaks (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Complete exhaust system corroded
Engine breather hose leaking
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre 3mm - perished
Offside Front Tyre 3mm perished
Offside Rear Tyre 3mm - perished
Rear BOTH - Shock absorber casings corroded
Complete exhaust system corroded
Engine breather hose leaking
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre 3mm - perished
Offside Front Tyre 3mm perished
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement spring missing (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Tyre 3mm - perished
Rear BOTH - Shock absorber casings corroded
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight cracking/perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES/TREAD
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
slight cracking/perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES/TREAD
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rh rear tyre perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rh rear tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished slightly
rear number plate de-laminated slightly
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre perished slightly
rear number plate de-laminated slightly
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T242 GJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1999 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 110,962 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 T242 GJM, 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 27 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T242 GJM is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 1999.
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