MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Hand break return spring broken
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Healamps cloudy but not yet affecting beam pattern
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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AJ05 YKL is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AJ05 YKL, 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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AJ05 YKL is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2005.
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