MOT Status
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77,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edges both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear tyres split cracked and perished 235-45-17
Coolant leak bottom right side radiator area
Slight leak on exhaust system
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak Engine ()
Sill covers
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished
Oil leak Engine ()
Sill covers
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front brake pads and discs wearing low
Both front tyres are slightly worn around the inner edge of the tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box is very corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box is corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box is corroded
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a slight cut
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front inner tyre sidewall has multiple cuts
Rear exhaust section rusty
Both front brake discs are worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hand brake has long travel
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
rear brake hose ferrules rusty
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s/f and n/s/r tyre getting low
rear brake hose ferrules rusty
N/s wiper starting to split
Rear box rusty
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V642 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 V642 LWU, 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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V642 LWU is a 1999 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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