MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,098 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin OIL BURING OFF EXHAUST FRONT PIPES. (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE . (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside headlight is steamed up
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED INNER WALL
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED INNER WALL
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
both wiper blades splitting
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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X457 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 X457 EKJ, 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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What year was X457 EKJ registered?
X457 EKJ is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2000.
Is X457 EKJ safe to buy?
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