MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both faded (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch to floor join - shocker mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch to floor join - shocker mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Handbrake return springs missing - lever has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides of vehicle around and behind fuel tank, brake flexi ferrules corroded also (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH sills, plastic side skirt covering view (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower sill CORRODED,has plastic side skirt obscuring view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Fuel tank /trailing arm area (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower sill CORRODED , has plastic side skirt obscuring view
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank/trailing arm area (3.6.B.2c)
Rear BOTH inner arches corroded
Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sub frame area/floor (6.1.B.2)
exhaust flexi section corroded
underside has been heavily under sealed
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside outer sill (underside) CORRODED
Offside outer sill (underside) CORRODED
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured LENS MISSING (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside outer sill (underside) CORRODED
Offside outer sill (underside) CORRODED
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
One rear exhaust rubber missing.
Rear silencer outer skin rotten.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 bolts missing from underside. 1 each side front.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
RH inner drive shaft gater split.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 bolts missing from underside. 1 each side front.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
RH inner drive shaft gater split.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
metal brake pipe running from front to rear corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
metal brake pipe running from front to rear corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leak
rear number plate slightly discoloured
vehicle may require tracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
oil leak
rear number plate slightly discoloured
vehicle may require tracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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NV51 XTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 NV51 XTZ, 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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NV51 XTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.
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