MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Oil leak
both door mirror housings taped up
both front foglamp lenses broken - sharp edges
engine management light on
offside front inner cv gaitor split
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
windows tinted
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
windows tinted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
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 MSY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SF51 MSY, 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 MSY registered?
SF51 MSY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.
Is SF51 MSY safe to buy?
The MOT history for SF51 MSY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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