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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear flitches /shocker mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back of centre silencer (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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
brake pipes have been painted
nsr sub-frame mounting corroded
oil leak
rear and osf tyres are wearing edges
strut tops are noisey
underside is corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
brake pipes have been painted
nsr sub-frame mounting corroded
oil leak
rear and osf tyres are wearing edges
strut tops are noisey
underside is corroded
brake pipes have been painted
oil leak
strut top bearings are noisy
underside corrosion
front brake discs are corroded
front strut top bearings are noisy
nsr brake pipe is corroded
oil leak
valve caps
Front discs are rusty
Nsr brake pipe is rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front discs are rusty
Is outer cv boot is loose
Nsr brake pipe is rusty
Oil leak
Brake pipes need cleaning up
Exhaust is in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Osf ABS ring is cracked
Osr damper is weeping
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
back box outer skin is in poor condition
both rear tyres are wearing on the inside
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
back box outer skin is in poor condition
both rear tyres are wearing on the inside
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
os and nsf P bushes are worn
osr seat belt cover is missing
rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn
front to rear brake pipe showing corrosion
o/s/f brake slightly slower than other side. o/s rear seat belt buckle cover missing but still operates ok. o/s/r void bush showing slight wear
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise that the front plate is cracked
advise that the n/s/r brake pipe is corroded
advise that the o/s/r tyre tread is stepped
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise that the front plate is cracked
advise that the n/s/r brake pipe is corroded
advise that the o/s/r tyre tread is stepped
EXHAUST CASING CORRODED at REAR
O/S/R LOWER suspension /outer bush worn
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X109 EJE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 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 X109 EJE, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X109 EJE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2001.
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