MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust heatshield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre on the legal limit
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
slight play at rear hubs
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r brake pad sticks a little,(binding for a few revolutions after being applied.
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FG51 XAW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 FG51 XAW, 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 XAW registered?
FG51 XAW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.
Is FG51 XAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG51 XAW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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