MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,767 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust corroded.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
a section of wood is jammed between the gearbox and subframe
air box mounts broken
front n/s fog light bulb and wiring insecure
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
a section of wood is jammed between the gearbox and subframe
air box mounts broken
front n/s fog light bulb and wiring insecure
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
adv both rear tyres worn on inner edges
adv rear exhaust silencer corroded
adv unable to see rear inner brake pads or discs
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
adv both rear tyres worn on inner edges
adv rear exhaust silencer corroded
adv unable to see rear inner brake pads or discs
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
adv exhaust rear corroded
adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
adv exhaust rear corroded
adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate in poor condition
nsf wiper blade split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate in poor condition
nsf wiper blade split
front plate seperating
Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front plate seperating
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LJ51 YOC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 YOC, 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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LJ51 YOC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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