MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unblocked washer jet (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear window glass missing
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reverse light not working
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine bay covers fitted to the vehicle are covering testable items
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight oil leak from the sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has a slight oil leak from the sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust back box outer skin is corroded and starting to fail
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak Engine is leaking oil ()
Oil leak Gearbox is leaking transmission fluid ()
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine is leaking oil ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - Rear brake pipe over the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak Gearbox is leaking transmission fluid ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 3mm - 235/45R17 97W XL (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system deteriorating
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust deteriorating
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Oil leak
Rear exhaust system slighty deteriorated
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing unevenly
Oil leak
Rear exhaust system slighty deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear tyresun even wear
gear box oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front discs slightly worn
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YG56 BEO is a 2006 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2006 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 88,416 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 YG56 BEO, 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 20 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YG56 BEO is a 2006 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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