MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
ADVISE CRANK PULLEY RATTLE
ADVISE INTERCOOLER PIPE LOOSE (NS/F BOTTOM)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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YX04 RXS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 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 YX04 RXS, 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 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YX04 RXS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 May 2004.
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