MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
exhaust corroded
plastic under trays fitted
underside has light surface corrotion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (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 Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (c))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED POOR IMAGE (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MONITOR SWITCH (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR X2 AND LEAK (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking PIPES ABOVE TANK (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LENSES HAZED POOR IMAGE (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement MONITOR SWITCH (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirrors (8.1.2a)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
OSF BLADE POOR
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
centre heatsheilds loose
front brakes slightly juddering
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
both rear tyres slightly warpped
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YY05 FRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YY05 FRZ, 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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YY05 FRZ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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