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Exhaust system corroding and slight blow
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Fog lamp broken
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Fog lamp loose
Rear O/S and N/S Brake baking plates corroding
Exhaust system corroded
Front All suspension compotes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All suspension compotes corroding
Rear O/S and N/S brake backing plate corroding
Water leak from radiator
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust system corroded
Front All suspension compotes corroding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All suspension compotes corroding
Rear O/S and N/S brake backing plate corroding
Water leak from radiator
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk/buckle deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main floor section corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm/hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded/all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/chassis leg as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged stalk/buckle deteriorated (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Coolant leak ()
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe/chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main floor section corroded in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm/hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded/all rear suspension bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
outer sill covers fitted
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
outer sill covers fitted.
Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mount as marked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering component insecure pipe as marked/fouling driveshaft on offside (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear centre suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
outer sill covers fitted.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged front power steering cooler damaged. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))
both rears and offside front shock absorbers light corrosion.
exhaust system deterioated.
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rears. (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged front power steering cooler damaged. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears. (5.2.3 (e))
both rears and offside front shock absorbers light corrosion.
exhaust system deterioated.
outer sill covers fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
fuel tank straps corroded
power steering cooler damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust system deteriorated
fuel tank straps corroded
power steering cooler damaged
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Sills covers fitted on both sides front to rear, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play As marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Sills covers fitted on both sides front to rear, not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
child seats fitted
exhaust system very corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
child seats fitted
exhaust system very corroded
Nearside Rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Rear exhaust silencer deteriated
Nearside Rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear exhaust silencer deteriated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Some play in both N/S and O/S rear hub bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres getting low. †nearside front on 3mm, offside front on 4mm.
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VO02 EJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 VO02 EJD, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VO02 EJD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.
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