MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear exhaust corroded
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
non standard wheels fitted time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
minor damage to the front numberplate
offside front foglight loose
repair to the nearside rear light lens no sharp edges and no white light at the time of the test
trims fitted to the outer sills and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
minor damage to the front numberplate
nearside rear light lens damaged but repaired with tape
trims fitted to the outer sills and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
minor damage to the front numberplate
repair to the nearside rear light lens
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
minor damage to the front numberplate
repair to the nearside rear light lens
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
damage to the front numberplate
minor damage to the nearside rear light lens
minor damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre
nearside wiperblade split but still able to clear the screen
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
a light misting of oil on the powersteering pipes at the rear of the engine. May have come from another source no leaks at the time of the test
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
minor damage to the outer walls of both front tyres no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
a light misting of oil on the powersteering pipes at the rear of the engine. May have come from another source no leaks at the time of the test
front numberplate starting to deteriorate
minor damage to the outer walls of both front tyres no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test
trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
drivers seatbelt fraying slightly
front number plate slightly damaged
front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded in places
front wiper blades splitting
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W253 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 W253 WGF, 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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W253 WGF is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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