MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s inner driveshaft boot split
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s inner driveshaft boot split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
sills have covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sills have covers on
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
sills have covers on
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside and nearside rear lower rose bushes on hub have slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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SF51 EKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SF51 EKZ, 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 SF51 EKZ registered?
SF51 EKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2001.
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