MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise both front headlight lenses faded.
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise offside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease.
advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
advise slight movement in rear suspension bushes both sides.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise both front headlight lenses faded.
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
advise slight movement in rear suspension bushes both sides.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise both front headlight lenses faded.
advise front brake discs lipped.
advise metal brake pipes corroded.
advise offside front seat belt frayed.
advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.
advise slight movement in rear suspension bushes both sides.
advise both head lamp lenses deteriorating,affecting beam image-output
advise front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors perished
advise front subframe rear bushes worn
advise hand brake travel high
advise metal brake pipes corroding
advise movement in rear suspension bushes both sides
advise rear exhaust box corroding
advise rear number plate deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust box corroded
very slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear exhaust box corroded
very slight oil leak from engine
front registration plate cracked
rear exhaust box corroded
windscreen chipped in zone A (below 10mm limit)
N/S front fog lamp broken.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GF51 WLR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 GF51 WLR, 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 GF51 WLR registered?
GF51 WLR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is GF51 WLR safe to buy?
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