MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
adv 1x fuel treatment added to fuel tank.....
adv rear exhaust box corroded......
adv slight impact to off side rear wheel rim.....
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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FJ51 LCY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 FJ51 LCY, 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 FJ51 LCY registered?
FJ51 LCY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2001.
Is FJ51 LCY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ51 LCY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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