MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake flexi ferrules corroded
both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded
both rear tyres cracking and perished
centre exhaust flexi corroded
general corrosion to both front suspension arms
general corrosion to rear chassis and suspension components
o/s rear parking brake shoe return spring not fitted
parking brake ratchet mechanism poor operation
rear brake discs corroded and brake pads starting to get low
strong advise - both rear axle bushes worn
Slight play in nearside drop link
Rear exhaust box corroded
Slight movement in steering rack
Slight oil leak
Offside rear tyre cracking in tread
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear suspension turrets corroded
exhaust system deteriorated and leaking at rear
front brake pads appear low
movement in steering rack mounts
o/s rear tyre cracking in treads and object in tread edge
oil leak
outer sill covers fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
co reading fluctuating---man light lit
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres cracked and out of shape
front wipers starting to smear
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres cracked and out of shape
engine management light on
front wipers starting to smear
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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Y935 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 Y935 KBL, 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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Y935 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2001.
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