MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise all brake discs corroded
advise offside rear tyre sidewall perishing
Free play at Steering wheel.
N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.
O/S inner cv boot split.
Rear brake pads very low/discs poor.
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front inner cv gaiter small split
slight play in lower steering u.j
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
all other tyres on 3mm at time of test
rear wiper blade split
undertray fitted at time of inspection
Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
all other tyres on 3mm at time of test
rear wiper blade split
undertray fitted at time of inspection
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EX51 XLD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 EX51 XLD, 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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What year was EX51 XLD registered?
EX51 XLD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.
Is EX51 XLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX51 XLD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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