MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nsf coil spring corroded
nsr coil spring corroded
nsr number plate bulb inop
nsr upper arm bush perished
osf coil spring corroded
osr coil spring corroded
osr upper arm bush perished
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads getting low. Approx 2mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Transmission torque reaction member bush worn.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp adjuster wiring rubbing against flexible brake hose.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)
Oil leakage from aircon pipe.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalance reading of 71% (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp adjuster wiring rubbing against flexible brake hose.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Only just met beam pattern criteria (1.7.5a)
Oil leakage from aircon pipe.
Power steering pipe insecure along front subframe.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust silencer outer skin rusted badly
Sill covers fitted OS & NS outer unable to fully test outer sills
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Sill covers fitted OS & NS outer unable to fully test outer sills
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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WM04 LSF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 WM04 LSF, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WM04 LSF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 July 2004.
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