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SH05RVC
2005 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration SH05RVC
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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193 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 167,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement return spring missing (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at covers (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at covers (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,164 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,416 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking from steering.
- exhaust parts corroded.
23 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe leaking front to rear at subframe. (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking from steering.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- exhaust parts corroded.
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,059 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust parts corroded.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 147,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake travel.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust parts corroded.
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,578 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- under tray fitted
- Rear exhaust parts corroded
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 140,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- under tray fitted
- Rear exhaust parts corroded
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 133,034 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front subframe bushes worn
- rear silencer corroded
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 124,861 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear slight play in both upper and lower rear suspensin joints
- centre heatshield insecure
- Nearside Rear slight play in joint
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,130 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
27 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
21 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,224 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2014Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside rear tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside rear tyre Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,424 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,244 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
31 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 89,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,077 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
18 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
18 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,212 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2010 18 Aug 20097 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,153 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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