MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres getting close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT LINK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLY IN BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR FROM FLEX TO FLEX ALONG TRAILING ARM. (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre has ply or cords damaged CORDS VISIBLE O/AND N/S REAR INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S FRONT LINK ARM HAS SLIGHT PLY IN BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S REAR FROM FLEX TO FLEX ALONG TRAILING ARM. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PARKING BRAKE HAS LIMITED FREE TRAVEL
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PARKING BRAKE HAS LIMITED FREE TRAVEL
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WR05 BXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 WR05 BXJ, 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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WR05 BXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2005.
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