MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Advise both rear suspension trailing arm, front bushes have play in them - recommend replacement.
Advise the rear tyre tread depths are wearing low on the inner edge.
Recommend four wheel alignment check / adjust.
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advise both rear suspension trailing arm, front bushes have play in them - recommend replacement.
Advise the rear tyre tread depths are wearing low on the inner edge.
Recommend four wheel alignment check / adjust.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front tyres wearing on the edges
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)
bodywork has scratches
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
bodywork has scratches
offside front brake performance higher than nearside front
offside rear tyre inner edge worn
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WIW 5237 is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 WIW 5237, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was WIW 5237 registered?
WIW 5237 is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2006.
Is WIW 5237 safe to buy?
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