MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs in a poor condition
rear pads getting low - possibly will require replacing by next years MOT
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear discs in a poor condition
rear pads getting low - possibly will require replacing by next years MOT
Oil leak
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaks
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine oil level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate dirty and peeling
offside front seat belt slightly frayed
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LJ51 YSG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 YSG, 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 YSG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2001.
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