MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
258,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake backing plate slightly loose
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both steering rack gaiters deteriorating
slight play to offside inner steering arm
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
both steering rack gaiters deteriorating
slight play to offside inner steering arm
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
EML lamp illuminated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
off side rear tyre damaged
off side rear tyre damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W824 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W824 BAN, 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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W824 BAN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 July 2000.
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