MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear 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))
Nearside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded
Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded
Offside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box corroded
fuel filter corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe section in front of petrol tank to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded
Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front driveshaft ABS rotor corroded
Offside Front headlamp lens slightly opaque
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust box corroded
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres badly stepped
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Main beam light not working on dash.
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Slight oil leak from gearbox.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn un-even
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both rear tyres worn un-even
Oil leak
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VO05 OTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VO05 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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