MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,838 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/ and o/s/ (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front / rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front / rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
backbox exhaust deteriorated slightly.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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RX51 SMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 RX51 SMO, 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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RX51 SMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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