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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
engine oil level very low
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to exhaust system/slight leak
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components
engine oil level very low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear body damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror discoloured
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear body damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror discoloured
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both silencers peeling (not leaking)
Front NSF & OSF mirrors discoloured
Nearside Rear NSR Body damage
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding OSR Brake bind caused by sticking park brake linkage (1.2.1 (f))
Both silencers peeling (not leaking)
Front NSF & OSF mirrors discoloured
Nearside Rear NSR Body damage
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front both mirror glass discolour
Rear exhaust box skin peel off
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both sides mirror glass discoloured
exhaust rear box skin corroded
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both sides mirror glass discoloured
exhaust rear box skin corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both sides mirror glass discoloured
exhaust rear box skin corroded
Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking into exhaust system (risk of fire) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both sides mirror glass discoloured
exhaust rear box skin corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust centre and rear box skin corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust centre and rear box skin corroded
oil leak
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust rear box skin corroded.
oil leak
Oil leak ()
engine covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working with side lamps on (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working with side lamps on (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
engine covers fitted
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre tread depth low on outside edge
slight knocking noise from steering column area
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Chips In Windscreen
Engine Oil Leaks
Exhaust System Rusted
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VE56 EBO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 VE56 EBO, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VE56 EBO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2006.
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