MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine oil very low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
front and rear brake disc's corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidewalls 225/45/ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
front and rear brake disc's corroded
front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing back plate missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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W886 AKN is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 W886 AKN, 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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W886 AKN is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2000.
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