MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre seat belt slow to retract
corrosion front outer floors
corrosion nearside front inner sill
corrosion on visible areas of outer sills
damage nearside rear light lense damaged
exhaust deteriorated
front chassis rails slightly corroded
front subframe rearward bushes deteriorated
nearside front hose ferrules corroded
side skirts fitted
wear rear antiroll bar "D" bushes
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
centre seat belt slow to retract
corrosion front outer floors
corrosion nearside front inner sill
corrosion on visible areas of outer sills
damage nearside rear light lense damaged
exhaust deteriorated
front chassis rails slightly corroded
front subframe rearward bushes deteriorated
nearside front hose ferrules corroded
side skirts fitted
wear rear antiroll bar "D" bushes
both front hose ferrules corroded
centre seat belt slow to retract
exhaust system deteriorated
front chassis rails slightly corroded
front subframe bushes deteriorated
nearside headlight near definition limit
wear rear antiroll bar "D" bushes
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front hose ferrules corroded
centre seat belt slow to retract
exhaust system deteriorated
front chassis rails slightly corroded
front subframe bushes deteriorated
nearside headlight near definition limit
wear rear antiroll bar "D" bushes
both front hose ferrules corroded
exhaust deteriorated
front chassis rails slightly corroded
front subframe rearward bushes deteriorated
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
wear rear antiroll bar "D" bushes
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
both front hose ferrules corroded
exhaust deteriorated
front chassis rails slightly corroded
front subframe rearward bushes deteriorated
nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge
wear rear antiroll bar "D" bushes
corrosion showing various places
exhaust system deteriorated
front headlamps deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working lens broken (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
corrosion showing various places
exhaust system deteriorated
front headlamps deteriorated
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside front tyre wearing outer edge, Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge, Rear exhaust box very corroded,Hanger rusted off rear box.
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear outer lamp lens damaged.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear light lens cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
gearbox oil leak
nearside rear light lens cracked
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyre worn un-even on inner edge
center rear seat belt slow to return
front number plate broken
rear number plate starting to fade
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
unable to check rear seat belts due to seats folded down
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VX51 MKE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VX51 MKE, 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 MKE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.
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