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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet struts do not hold the weight of the bonnet
exhaust heatshields loose
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust heatshields loose
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet struts do not hold the weight of the bonnet
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
under body corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective hangers are corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody has surface corrosion to rear suspension components
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody has surface corrosion to rear suspension components
coil springs and shock absorbers are corroded
corrosion to front and rear subframes ,chassis rails , front and rear inner wings, brake and suspension component's
exhaust system corroded and heat shields are in poor condition
oil leaks
rear wiper blade in poor condition
side skirts fitted, unable to clearly see the condition of the sill panels
slight wear in rear lower hub bushes
some suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
coil springs and shock absorbers are corroded
corrosion to front and rear subframes ,chassis rails , front and rear inner wings, brake and suspension component's
exhaust system corroded and heat shields are in poor condition
oil leaks
rear brake pads and discs are worn to limits
rear wiper blade in poor condition
side skirts fitted, unable to clearly see the condition of the sill panels
slight wear in rear lower hub bushes
some suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine going onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various components on underside of vehicle have slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
RECCOMMEND INSPECTION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres feathered
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres tread low
rear exhaust rusty
rear tyres inner edges feathered
slight play in steering rack
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear lower arm bushes split badly
Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge
Front to rear brake lines corroded
Offside rear spring corroded
Rear exhaust box corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear discs rusty
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside wiper blade damaged
rear discs rusty
rear exhaust rusty
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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WD55 EDF is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 WD55 EDF, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WD55 EDF is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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