MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking Brake Effort Low
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 27% Limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly Soft (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Fog Lamp Insecure
Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly Soft (5.3.2 (b))
Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested due to Engine Vibration & Timing Belt History (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly Soft (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fog Lamp Insecure
Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly Soft (5.3.2 (b))
Handbrake Lever Travel at Limit
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated @ 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Handbrake Lever Travel at Limit
Nearside Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
exhaust system has surface corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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WL09 EWH is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 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 WL09 EWH, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WL09 EWH is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 July 2009.
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