MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,812 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes are corroded from the front to the back. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint pressed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before fuel tank there is a corroded section of pipe. BORDERLINE PASS. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm only (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in both rear lower rose joints
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre worn unevenly
slight play in both rear lower rose joints
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear tyre worn unevenly
slight play in both rear lower rose joints
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VO05 DSE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 VO05 DSE, 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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VO05 DSE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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