MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wing damaged
Offside Front Indicator lens broken
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Fog lamp and wiring (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rose bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wing damaged
Offside Front Indicator lens broken
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front tyres are worn close to wear bars.
Nail in tread of nearside rear tyre.
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LY51 BTV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 LY51 BTV, 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 24 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 LY51 BTV registered?
LY51 BTV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2002.
Is LY51 BTV safe to buy?
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