MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear hand brake would benefit from further attention
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arches both sides (rear next to springs) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Rear hand brake would benefit from further attention
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Slight play in suspension component
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE
NEARSIDE WIPER SPLIT
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW PRESSURE
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
nearside front tyre damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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VN56 UGA is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VN56 UGA, 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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VN56 UGA is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2006.
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