MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine management light lit
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush X2 BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.5.C.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush X2 D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine management light lit
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush X2 BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.5.C.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush X2 D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced X2 (1.7.5a)
Front OIL LEAK
Nearside Front INSIDE EDGE OF TYRE SIDE WALL DETERIORATED
Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre age cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seats fitted to both rear outer seats (belts not fully tested)
engine oil leak
front no plate backing starting to lift
n/s and o/s rear seat belts not fully tested due to child seats fitted at time of test
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V557 POB is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 V557 POB, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V557 POB is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2000.
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