MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear some play n/s/r suspension arm bush
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front fog light out
Offside Rear Lower inner sill fuel filter corroded
inner sills corroded
plastic covers over sills
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded by suspension arm by chassis and sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front fog light out
Offside Rear Lower inner sill fuel filter corroded
inner sills corroded
plastic covers over sills
Nearside Rear some play n/s/r suspension arm bush
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower exhaust box corroded
Central exhaust heat shield lose
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front sub frame corroded
Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fuel filter corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
eml on dash
Central exhaust heat sheld lose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear sub frame corroded
Centre exhaust heat sheald lose
Front exhaust flexy pipe blowing
Offside Rear fuel filter corroded
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
oil leak sump
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre exhaust heat sheald lose
Front exhaust flexy pipe blowing
Nearside Front tyre worn low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fuel filter corroded
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
eml on dash
oil leak sump
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f dip beam a bit dimmer than outer side
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
offside front seat belt receiver stiff in use
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f fog light inop (bulb and holder missing)
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YX55 XHH is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 YX55 XHH, 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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YX55 XHH is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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