MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/S & O/S OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F OF CAR
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F OF CAR
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension corroded
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lens (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to lens (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline pipe near tank (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre nail in x both rear tyres perrishing x splitting on inner walls [adv replace]
oil leaks / corrosion on rear inner arches / fuel f x connections corroding / corrosion on suspension units / slight wear on front [rear] sub frame bushes
sill covers fitted / adv replace roll bar D bushes on front same time as mount /
tracking
front plate / sill covers / o/s/f tyre perrishing bad x cutting out on edges / oil leaks
fuel filter connections corroding
locking wheel nuts in poor cond / slight blow on exhaust joints / n/s/f tyre slight wear on edge
nail in n/s/r tyre / rear tyres cracking on inner walls / corrosion on suspension units /
o/s/r mainline brake pipe near tank corroding / coil springs corroding
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front plate / sill covers / o/s/f tyre perrishing bad x cutting out on edges / oil leaks
fuel filter connections corroding
locking wheel nuts in poor cond / slight blow on exhaust joints / n/s/f tyre slight wear on edge
nail in n/s/r tyre / rear tyres cracking on inner walls / corrosion on suspension units /
o/s/r mainline brake pipe near tank corroding / coil springs corroding
corrosion on suspension units x o/s/r mainline brake pipe
sill covers fitted / front plate / oil leak / locking wheel nuts need replacing /
CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS/ SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE
FRONT PLATE / EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION / O/S/F BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO LIMIT / SILL COVERS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING NEAR TANK /
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS/ SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE
FRONT PLATE / EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION / O/S/F BRAKE PAD CLOSE TO LIMIT / SILL COVERS FITTED / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING NEAR TANK /
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
HEADLIGHTS / SILL COVERS / N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING NEAR TANK / EXHAUST CORRODING
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
HEADLIGHTS / SILL COVERS / N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING NEAR TANK / EXHAUST CORRODING
BOTH HEAD LIGHT SOON NEED REPLACING
MIDDLE X REAR BOX CORRODING / O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT / NAILIN O/S/R TYRE / N/S/R TYRE STEEPPING OUT ON INNER / SILL COVERS / HANDBRAKE RETAINER SPRINGS MISSING
MIDDLE AND REAR BOX CORRODING
N/S/R HANDBRAKE RETAINER SPRING MISSING
SILL COVERS FITTED
SMALL RIP ON N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
MIDDLE AND REAR BOX CORRODING
N/S/R HANDBRAKE RETAINER SPRING MISSING
SILL COVERS FITTED
SMALL RIP ON N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL
MAIN LINE O/S BRAKE PIPE CORRODING NEAR CLIPS
MIDDLE AND REAR BOX CORRODING BAD
N/S/F TYRE PERRISHING ON OUTTER WALL
SILL COVERS FITTED
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MAIN LINE O/S BRAKE PIPE CORRODING NEAR CLIPS
MIDDLE AND REAR BOX CORRODING BAD
N/S/F TYRE PERRISHING ON OUTTER WALL
SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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OU51 KLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 OU51 KLX, 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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OU51 KLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2001.
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