MOT Status
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156,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake insecure Return spring missing (1.1.21 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake cable return spring missing
Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
silencers delaminating
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer on hub (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise flat spots on n/s/r tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
advise flat spots on n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W13 SOL is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 W13 SOL, 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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W13 SOL is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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