MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Standing corrosion on underside of vehicle
Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Both exhaust boxes deteriorated
Both rear upper rose bushes worn close to limit
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front headlamp damaged slightly
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both exhaust boxes deteriorated
Both rear upper rose bushes worn close to limit
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Heat shield loose
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside front headlamp damaged slightly
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear suspension arm outer rose bushes have slight play in bush.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.
Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.
Slight play in offside rear top rose bush.
Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Rear exhaust VERY corroded & one mounting broken.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust VERY corroded & one mounting broken.
n/s/r tyre - slow puncture.
rear exhaust mount broken
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
slight wear to rear pads
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LJ51 XVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 LJ51 XVG, 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 LJ51 XVG registered?
LJ51 XVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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