MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear upper suspension arm outer rose bushes have slight play
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Centre heat shield loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Offside front abs ring (1.6 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clips broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear upper suspension arm outer rose bushes have slight play
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Centre heat shield loose
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear wiper blade missing
Boot & back seat has heavy items on it.
Central Front oil leak from engine and gearbox
Central Rear Has heavy items cant be tested
Front Subframe is too much oil
Nearside Front Shock has surface rust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Has heavy items cant be tested
Nearside Rear Shock has surface rust
Offside Front Shock has surface rust
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock has surface rust
Rear Subframe has surface rust
Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system and boxes corroded
Nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system and boxes corroded
Nearside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
All brake hose ends corroded close to limits.
Centre exhaust corroded slightly.
Metal brake pipes to rear hoses slightly corroded.
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)
Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.
2) Both rear tyres worn out of shape close to limit
3) Exhaust system joints and boxes corroded
5) Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
All tyres have 3mm tread remaining
Nearside front ABS ring on CV joint broken
2) Both rear tyres worn out of shape close to limit
3) Exhaust system joints and boxes corroded
5) Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
All tyres have 3mm tread remaining
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front ABS ring on CV joint broken
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.
Nearside Front 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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.
Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.
(4) Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
(4) Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.
Sill covers fitted to both outer sills.
Front registration plate slightly damaged.
O/S/front fog lamp deteriorated.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
(1) All tyres worn down to limit.
(1) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.
(1) Rear brake pads worn down to limit.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/S front fog lamp lense deteriorated.
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear discs and pads worn close to limit.
(5) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.
(5) Offside front fog lamp glass broken.
(6) Rear exhaust corroded slightly.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S/Front fog lamp damaged.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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X339 VTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 X339 VTW, 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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X339 VTW is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2000.
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