MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid on minimium.
Eml on
Headlamp beam patterns could be better.
Oil level low.
Slight lift at offside steering rack. Slight play at coupling.
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer. (2.2.C.1c)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rear. Front bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid on minimium.
Eml on
Headlamp beam patterns could be better.
Oil level low.
Slight lift at offside steering rack. Slight play at coupling.
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer. (2.2.C.1c)
headlamp poor pattern
n/s/f tyre on 2mm
rear pads worn
slight play at rear suspension rose bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
headlamp poor pattern
n/s/f tyre on 2mm
rear pads worn
slight play at rear suspension rose bushes
oil leaks
rear exhaust box corroded
slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leaks
rear exhaust box corroded
slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SF51 EWB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 EWB, 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 24 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 EWB registered?
SF51 EWB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2002.
Is SF51 EWB safe to buy?
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