MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear wiper deteriorated
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear wiper deteriorated
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advise n/s/f tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise n/s/f tyre worn outside edge
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WA51 CJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 CJJ, 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 CJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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