MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak ()
unable to check sill areas due to side skirts
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
unable to check sill areas due to side skirts
both rear tyres close to legal limit
both side inner cv boots leaking grease slightly
center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
engine oil leak
exhaust deteriorating
exhaust heat shield loose
rear brake hoses cracking slightly
unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted
center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
exhaust bracket broken
exhaust heat shield loose
o/s rear tyre slightly distorted
unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
exhaust bracket broken
exhaust heat shield loose
o/s rear tyre slightly distorted
unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted
n/s front tyre worn to legal limit and requires attention
not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers
o/s front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
rear exhaust deteriorating and 1 bracket broken
slight oil leak at rear of engine
not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers
rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
silencer outer shell deteriorating slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both rear tyres wearing on outer edge
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
silencer outer shell deteriorating slightly
slight scratches to both door mirrors
no steering lock fitted
not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG51 XBM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 XBM, 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 24 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 XBM registered?
FG51 XBM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.
Is FG51 XBM safe to buy?
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