MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,640 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
eml light on dash
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre rear seatbelt retracts, but retracts slowly
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre rear seatbelt retracts, but retracts slowly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Bolt missing on CAT bracket: replaced
Rear exhaust box back hanger broken off but system still surported: pass/strong advise!
Stepping on o/s/r tyre
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Bolt missing on CAT bracket: replaced
Rear exhaust box back hanger broken off but system still surported: pass/strong advise!
Stepping on o/s/r tyre
Both rear lower arm bushes split
Front wiper blades split but clearing screen
Marks on N/S/R outer seat belt
N/S/R tyre down to 3mm
Rear brake pads getting low
Some small chips on the windscreen
Both rear lower arm bushes split
Passenger wiper blade split but cleaning screen
Some small chips on windscreen
Dents in drivers door and damage to rear bumper. With passenger window down and door closed glass rattles.
Some small stonechips on windscreen. Bonnet badge loosing finish. Front brake pads down to 30% and discs have slight lip on them. O/S/F tyre down to 3mm and speed rating on front tyres different. Both rear lower arm bushes splitting.
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Handbrake squeeks in operation. N/S/F tyre down to 2mm and wearing unevenly. slight splitting on rear lower arm bushes. Dent in drivers door and rear bumper damaged.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WA51 PDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 PDX, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WA51 PDX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2002.
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