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Exhaust System Is Corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts In Inner Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Arches And Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body To Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Body To Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning Steering Assistance Extremely Poor (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Lower Wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Flexible Pipes On N/S/R Of Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle To Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Flexible Pipes On N/S/R Of Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body To Axle Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Rear Axle Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Central Floor (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle To Body Both Sides On Main Axle Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough Heavy In Operation (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel Cap Cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub Bush - Slight Free Play Also Present (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body To Axle Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Rear Axle Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Central Floor (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler Pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle To Body Both Sides On Main Axle Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough Heavy In Operation (2.1.1 (a))
rear exhaust rusty
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated o/s/f + o/s/r + n/s/f (5.2.3 (l))
rear exhaust rusty
Coil spring corroded X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides starting to swell up (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear box rusty
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust deteriorated
eml light on
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)
Engine Management Light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine Management Light on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
Front exhaust rubber missing.
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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WU56 WLO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 WU56 WLO, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WU56 WLO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2006.
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