MOT Status
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176,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (ON LIMT NOW) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (OFFSIDE ON LIMIT NOW) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (OFFSIDE ON LIMIT NOW) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorating flexible joints worn and rear silencer outer skin corroded
under body general corrosion
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill areas (ON LIMT NOW) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (OFFSIDE ON LIMIT NOW) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (OFFSIDE ON LIMIT NOW) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorating flexible joints worn and rear silencer outer skin corroded
under body general corrosion
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust rear silencer weakening
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust rear silencer weakening
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weakening (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weakening (7.1.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear brakes showing wear / deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear brakes showing wear / deteriorating
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
REAR EXHAUST CORROSION
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Gearbox mounting defective
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR DISCS SCORED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W15 TEA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 W15 TEA, 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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What year was W15 TEA registered?
W15 TEA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2005.
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