MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head light patterns only just vissible
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
head light patterns only just vissible
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front disc worn
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front disc worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
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OV51 GAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 OV51 GAU, 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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What year was OV51 GAU registered?
OV51 GAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 October 2001.
Is OV51 GAU safe to buy?
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