MOT Status
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141,851 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear o/s/r shock corroded.
Rear rear exhaust box poor condition.
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear poor condition. (0.1 (b))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front crossmember centre bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear rear exhaust box poor condition.
Rear exhaust box poor condition
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust box poor condition
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame centre bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive o/s/f power steering pipe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage o/s/f by steering rack (pipe damp) (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system rear section excessive corroded
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
temporary repair made to high level stop lamp.
Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FG51 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 FG51 XAT, 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 FG51 XAT registered?
FG51 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.
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