MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear exhaust skin corroded.
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear exhaust skin corroded.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
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)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Both front bottom suspension arms slightly corroded
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at bottom
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Freeplay present in drivers side front anti-roll bar link
Front brake discs slightly worn, suspect pads due in 4-5000miles
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passenger side rear wheel buckled on inner side of wheel
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Both front bottom suspension arms slightly corroded
Both rear coil springs slightly corroded at bottom
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system slightly corroded
Freeplay present in drivers side front anti-roll bar link
Front brake discs slightly worn, suspect pads due in 4-5000miles
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passenger side rear wheel buckled on inner side of wheel
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded
Drivers side front anti-roll bar link SLIGHTLY worn
Drivers side front bottom balljoint worn (just meeting MOT standards) advise replacement
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Front tyres worn down to 3-4mm
Minor chips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Passenger side rear wheel buckled
Drivers side front anti-roll bar link SLIGHTLY worn
Drivers side front bottom balljoint worn (just meeting MOT standards) advise replacement
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Front tyres worn down to 3-4mm
Minor chips in windscreen
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passenger side rear wheel buckled
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
nearside front and offside rear tyres on the limit (1.6mm)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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RD51 ZVH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RD51 ZVH, 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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RD51 ZVH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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