MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
breather on cam cover broken
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust deteiorated
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub frames and arms rusty
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various signs of corrosion to underside/rear outer sills/rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On arm as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
EML light on
Exhaust deteiorated
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sub frames and arms rusty
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various signs of corrosion to underside/rear outer sills/rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth. Replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and small splits appearing on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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AY51 FSP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,906 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 AY51 FSP, 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 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AY51 FSP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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