MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear floor pan corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear floor pan corroded
damage to front fof vehicle
eml on
oil leak from engine area
rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower outer ball joint has free play
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear rear metal brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded
centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
eml light on
Nearside Rear Lower outer ball joint has free play
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear rear metal brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroded
centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
eml light on
Nearside Front Upper bearing/bush has very slight free play.
rear brake pipes corroded.
rear exhaust box heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shaped mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
EML on
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Upper bearing/bush has very slight free play.
near side rear tyre bald on inner edge.
rear brake pipes corroded.
rear exhaust box heavily corroded.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm
n/s/r tyre bald inner edge and perished
o/s/f fog light missing
rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up
rear wiper split
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in windscreen outside zone 'a' less than 40mm
n/s/r tyre bald inner edge and perished
o/s/f fog light missing
rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up
rear wiper split
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
front no plate damaged
n/s/f tyre bald outer edge and down to 2.8mm
o/s/f tyre bald outer edge and down to 3.1mm
rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up
rear wiper torn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
eml light on
front no plate damaged
n/s/f tyre bald outer edge and down to 2.8mm
o/s/f tyre bald outer edge and down to 3.1mm
rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up
rear wiper torn
rear exhaust box corroded badly but not leaking
rear wiper torn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
eml on
rear exhaust box corroded badly but not leaking
rear wiper torn
'EML' fault light is illuminated.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN TO THE LIMITS
Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
'EML' fault light is illuminated.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN TO THE LIMITS
Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking.
Front fog lamps damaged / broken / insecure.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front fog lamps damaged / broken / insecure.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer corroded
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Suspension 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)
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WA51 AUC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 WA51 AUC, 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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WA51 AUC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2001.
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