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ALL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY WAX OILED
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SILL COVERS FITTED
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
underseal heavily applied
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x main (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x main (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear silencer corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch linear (5.2.3 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear silencer corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack between tread
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake line under floor corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake line under floor corroded and covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak gearbox ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight misshape n/s/r tyre inner edge
both front lower fog lamp loose in bumper
nail in nearside rear tyre close to sidewall
offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
rear wiper blade no rubber on blade
slight oil leak on gearbox
slight play in both rear upper suspension bushes
tyre size 215 55 16 H
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front lower fog lamp loose in bumper
nail in nearside rear tyre close to sidewall
offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
rear wiper blade no rubber on blade
slight oil leak on gearbox
slight play in both rear upper suspension bushes
tyre size 215 55 16 H
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S Rear Tyre perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front wipers spilt
rear wiper missing
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Y744 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y744 KJA, 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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Y744 KJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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