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all suspension components corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front brake disk dust shield missing
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake disc dust shields corroded
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front brake disk dust shield missing
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake disc dust shields corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc dust shield corroded
Nearside Front hub corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake disc dust shield missing
Offside Front hub corroded
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake disc dust shield corroded
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc heat/dust shield corroded
Nearside Front hub corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake disc heat/dust shield corroded
Offside Front hub corroded
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc heat/dust shield corroded
Nearside Front hub corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake disc heat/dust shield corroded
Offside Front hub corroded
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported above fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper blade split on the end
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
both front brake disc back plates corroding away
general underside corrosion
one rear exhaust silencer mount corroded away
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front brake disc back plates corroded away
Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on all suspension components
fuel tank straps corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on all suspension components
fuel tank straps corroded
oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
nearside front fog lamp
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
nearside front fog lamp
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both wiper blades are split.
Engine has a possible small oil leak on offside.
Front tyres are 1.8 mm.
Near side rear trailing arm front bush is starting to separate.
Nearside rear outer suspension arm bush is worn.
Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and outer covering is becoming loose.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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W166 RHO is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 W166 RHO, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W166 RHO is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 August 2000.
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