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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack connection area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded by trailing arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule To caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout system front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Underside within engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust heat shields loose
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mount - double skinned layer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Bracket clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake application uneven - may need adjustment or repair
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF / NSF floor under front seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout system front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Underside within engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust heat shields loose
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near trailing arm mount - double skinned layer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Bracket clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Parking brake application uneven - may need adjustment or repair
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF lower wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Within engine bay - underside (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF/OSF floor corroded around drainage holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL - front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSF / OSF Wishbone arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg lower/inner arch upper behind shock absorber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake return spring missing
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine / gearbox oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area, rear exhaust clamp loose , center heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / suspension mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Within engine bay (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone NSF / OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones - BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch alongside shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch alongside shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis floor under seating mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbones - BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch alongside shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - low on edges - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))
Handbrake has little reserve travel - adjustment maybe required
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES - corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES - low on edges - non primary grooves (5.2.3 (e))
Handbrake has little reserve travel - adjustment maybe required
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES - corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))
Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both affected by condensation (1.4.A.2e)
Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Has a slight misting of oil (2.7.2a)
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mounting area/inner arches (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe area (6.1.B.2)
Central Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured BOTH (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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X186 ROA is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 107,425 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 X186 ROA, 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 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X186 ROA is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2000.
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