MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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3 exhaust rubber split but still secured
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rubber split but exhaust still secure
EML lamp on
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
EML lamp on
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on.
handbrake lever travel could be reduced,N/s/ rear performance could be improved.
n/s door mirror insecure.
os/ side window defective.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on.
handbrake lever travel could be reduced,N/s/ rear performance could be improved.
n/s door mirror insecure.
os/ side window defective.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front fog lights insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front fog lights insecure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
brakes to be checked all round . front brake pads low.
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RA51 LPF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 RA51 LPF, 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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RA51 LPF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.
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