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98,030 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust rusty
rear exhaust box rusty
rear subframe rusty
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust box rusty
rear subframe rusty
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear exhaust rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MISTED (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced MISTED (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
rear exhaust rusty
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
rear exhaust box rusty
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marks (3.2 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
rear exhaust box rusty
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rust rear inner and outer sills
rust rear inner wings and chassis
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rust rear inner and outer sills
rust rear inner wings and chassis
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside wiper split at edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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WG05 JFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 WG05 JFZ, 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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WG05 JFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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