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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion underside of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust back box corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corrosion
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corrosion
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Exhaust Shield Loose - requires securing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides: front (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rattle from centre pipe to rear (6.1.2 (a))
undertrays fitted prevent full inspection
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, will have to be attended to for next year (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of nsr 1/4 rusting through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, will have to be attended to for next year (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of front sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of nsr 1/4 rusting through (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front subframe bushes worn
handbrake adjust
Front subframe bushes worn
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
handbrake adjust
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight plat in rear upper suspension bushes
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight plat in rear upper suspension bushes
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle internal headlight aim adjuster defective
slight play in osf anti roll link arm
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play in osf anti roll link arm
EML present on dash
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AJ05 YKO is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AJ05 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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