MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/inner edge worn 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre has been plugged/repaired incorrectly
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated dirty in colour (1.8 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high slight (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))
front and rear modified flexi brake pipes .clips have movement
play in rear suspension/trail arm bushs
sill covers fitted
Axle (2) service brakes during their application indicate they are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B.2)
Axle (2) service brakes imbalance has been recorded at 23% (3.7.B.5,b)
Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit at 1.62 mm (4.1.E,1)
Nearside Rear lamp unit has slight damage present (6.1.C,1)
Offside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit at 2.65 mm (4.1.E,1)
Offside Rear park brake performance clearly indicates that service/repairs are required. (3.7.B.6,a)
The front to rear brake pipes through their mountings and along their lengths have corrosion present (3.6.B.2,c)
The park brake efficiency has only just met the minimum legal requirements at 16%, indicating that the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7.B,7)
The park brake imbalance was not able to be recorded due to the operation of the brakes in the rollers, serious imbalance was observed during testing (3.7.B.6,b)
The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations, and is clearly operating close to the end of its travel. (3.1.6,b)
The rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated (7.1,2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (3.5.1i)
n/s/rear child seat fitted on test
rear exhaust box corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
front brake discs slightly worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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)
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH05 KCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 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 YH05 KCJ, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YH05 KCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2005.
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