MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear wiper blade split
slight engine oil leak
front discs and pads worn
offside front fog light lens cracked
rear exhaust box outer skin rusty
all rear suspension bushes perished
both front cv boots perished
both front tyres worn on edges
both rear tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape
ALL rear suspension bushes perished and worn
all four tyres worn on edges
engine oil leak
exhaust system rusty esp rear box
front brake discs worn
o/s/r wheel slightly distorted
rear wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front tyre worn low
rear brake discs worn and rusty
rear silencer rusty
rear wiper rubber split
slight oil leak
slight wear front brake discs
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub frame rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s front tyre worn low
rear brake discs worn and rusty
rear silencer rusty
rear wiper rubber split
slight oil leak
slight wear front brake discs
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on the edges
front brake discs worn
n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped
rear brake discs rusty
rear brake pads appear to be worn low
rear silencer rusty
rear wiper rubber split
slight oil. weep from the gearbox
slight play both rear top suspension joints
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both front tyres worn on the edges
front brake discs worn
n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped
rear brake discs rusty
rear brake pads appear to be worn low
rear silencer rusty
rear wiper rubber split
slight oil. weep from the gearbox
slight play both rear top suspension joints
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
gearbox oil weeps
n/s/r inner wheel rim damaged
o/s/r and n/s/r top ball joints worn
rear brake pads worn
rear exhaust rusty
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres are noisey on the road
headlight aims not clear
n/s rear tyre worn in the centre and mishaped
o/s rear tyre worn in the centre and slightly mishaped
play front subframe rear bushes
rear silencer rusty
small stone chip windscreen
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
headlight aims not clear
n/s rear tyre worn in the centre and mishaped
o/s rear tyre worn in the centre
play front subframe rear bushes
rear silencer rusty
small stone chip windscreen
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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WU05 YMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WU05 YMW, 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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WU05 YMW is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2005.
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