MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,924 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
only small amount of reserve travel on handbrake
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
only small amount of reserve travel on handbrake
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres getting low.
rear centre seat belt slow to retract.
rear number plate backing coming apart.
wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats
o/s/f seat belt frayed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oil leak
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front number plate starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
sill covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
sill covers fitted
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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HY51 JWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HY51 JWU, 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 HY51 JWU registered?
HY51 JWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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