MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
headlight levelling light on dash
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced parking (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
headlight levelling light on dash
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre has a cut on sidewall
Oil leak ()
Rear both shockers corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlight levelling light on dash
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight deterioration on all 4 tubeless valve stems
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.
SCRATCHES AT FRONT BUMPER AT L/H SIDE.
SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT ENGINE.
SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.
SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES.
SOME STONE CHIPS AT WINDSCREEN.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear silencer in poor condition but no leaks
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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TSE 1X is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 TSE 1X, 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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TSE 1X is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2004.
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