MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox front mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH hoses/unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower hub bush has play
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower hub bush has play
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
N/S number plate bulb dull
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S number plate bulb dull
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r handbrake cable return assist spring missing (not affecting performance)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r handbrake cable return assist spring missing (not affecting performance)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate starting to detioriate.
slight play in n/s/r upper hub bush
slight play in o/s/r upper hub bush
Minor damage to lh rear seat belt webbing.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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X818 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 X818 MSL, 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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X818 MSL is a 2000 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2000.
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