MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
hazey pattern to both headlights
off side mirror glass requires attention
rear inner pads requrie checking ?
screen damage to center not seriously affecting drivers view
signs of boot repair to off side rear
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
hazey patterns to both headlights
off side mirror glass requires attention
rear inner pads require checking
screen damage to center not seriously affecting drivers view
signs of boot repair to off side rear
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
REAR BOOT DOES NOT LOCK
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
both front tyers are worn to off side 2 mmand near side 3mm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyers are worn to off side 2 mmand near side 3mm
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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WU05 YOA is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YOA, 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 YOA is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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