MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust box corroded
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp bulb discoloured
both front coil springs corroded
brake pipes corrosion at bend by rear floor pan
engine oil leaks
play in both rear suspension arm upper rose bushes
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and in poor condition
rear headlight level sensor cable tied on
suspension components corrosion
wear and play in upper steering UJ but unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside headlamp bulb discoloured
both front coil springs corroded
brake pipes corrosion at bend by rear floor pan
engine oil leaks
play in both rear suspension arm upper rose bushes
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and in poor condition
rear headlight level sensor cable tied on
suspension components corrosion
wear and play in upper steering UJ but unable to fully inspect
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion on front lower suspension arms and front subframe
exhaust in poor condition
front subframe bushes worn
nearside rear tyre about 3mm
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
under trays, covers and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion on front lower suspension arms and front subframe
exhaust in poor condition
front subframe bushes worn
surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
under trays, covers and sill covers fitted
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front subframe bushes worn
power steering pipes corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic sill covers fitted
power steering pipes showing signs of corosion
rear silencer coroded
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic sill covers fitted
power steering pipes showing signs of corosion
rear silencer coroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside handbrake efficiency low
rear silencer coroded
surface corosion on front subframe
surface corosion on power steering pipes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front subfram and suspension components showing signs of surface corosion
rear silencer in poor condition
slight surface corosion on floor pan
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyres perished
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front subfram and suspension components showing signs of surface corosion
rear silencer in poor condition
slight surface corosion on floor pan
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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VN05 CXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 VN05 CXO, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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VN05 CXO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 May 2005.
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