MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE SPLIT
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OIL LEAKS
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE SPLIT
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OIL LEAKS
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres perrished and split on treads. and nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise nearside door mirror insecure.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres perrished and split on treads. and nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise nearside door mirror insecure.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres perrished and split on tread. and worn close to legal limits.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise rear brake discs corroded.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
advise various stone chips front screen.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres perrished and split on tread. and worn close to legal limits.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise rear brake discs corroded.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
advise various stone chips front screen.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and low.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres wearing outer edge and close to legal limits on 1.6mm.
advise front exhaust down pipe bracket weld broken away.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
advise both rear tyres wearing outer edge and close to legal limits on 1.6mm.
advise front exhaust down pipe bracket weld broken away.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage on sidewall of nearside front and offside rear tyre/s.
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
unable to fully inspect sills as covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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W81 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W81 YGS, 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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W81 YGS is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2000.
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