MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower power steering pipe been re-routed along bottom of subframe and secure with cable ties,
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty and slightly deflecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosty and slightly deflecting beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber , been welded to enable odd size springs on the rear ?
Rear suspension feels weak
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/s rear tyre worn close to limit outer edges
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (centre tread) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyre outer walls slightly perished
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyre outer walls slightly perished
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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WJ05 FXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 WJ05 FXE, 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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What year was WJ05 FXE registered?
WJ05 FXE is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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