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2005 SAAB 9-5
General Information
- Registration OV05FDG
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1990cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 25 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 149,397 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box very rusty but not blowing
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between treads
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arms rusty
- Front suspension arms rusty n/s and o/s
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,615 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,258 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,084 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,476 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016 25 Jun 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Gouge in tyre sidewall but construction not exposed.Replacement advised.
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,696 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 25 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
22 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,061 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,502 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,441 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
20 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,746 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,746 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,844 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2010 25 Jun 202618 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
16 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,989 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV05FDG was registered on 2005-05-25
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