MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,702 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened bottom spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule middle at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
suspensions has surface rust
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear lower balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension has slight surface rust
Exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated operation has free travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
parking brake lever slightly low on reserve
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
parking brake lever slightly low on reserve
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 rear (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)
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HS53 CEF is a 2009 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2009 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 79,928 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 HS53 CEF, 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 17 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HS53 CEF is a 2009 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 May 2009.
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