MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box front joint corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective box front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow back ground fading (0.1 (b))
sill covers fitted full inspection of sills not possible
tow bar corroded and mounting bolts corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box front joint corroded slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective box front mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow back ground fading (0.1 (b))
sill covers fitted full inspection of sills not possible
tow bar corroded and mounting bolts corroded
Rear Exhaust Box deteriorated
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Box deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VX51 MJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VX51 MJF, 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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VX51 MJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.
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