MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
aux belt poor condition
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
exhaust upper head sheild loose
front and rear brake discs worn
front engine staberliser deteriorated/harsh play
front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated
front number plate damaged
harsh play in front anti roll bar bushes
harsh play in offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm bush (deteriorated)
harsh play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
minor damage to exterior of car in places
offside and nearside front head-lights damaged
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn
offside inner drive shaft gator leaking
oil leak
slight corrosion underside of car in places
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
aux belt poor condition
exhaust system corroded/deteriorated
exhaust upper head sheild loose
front and rear brake discs worn
front engine staberliser deteriorated/harsh play
front lower arm bushes worn/deteriorated
front number plate damaged
harsh play in front anti roll bar bushes
harsh play in offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm bush (deteriorated)
harsh play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
minor damage to exterior of car in places
offside and nearside front head-lights damaged
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn
offside inner drive shaft gator leaking
oil leak
slight corrosion underside of car in places
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre rear seatbelt buckle case missing but not effecting function
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre rear seatbelt buckle case missing but not effecting function
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front & rear exhaust excessively corroded
front brake discs worn
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front & rear exhaust excessively corroded
front brake discs worn
advise near side rear lower suspension rose bush slight play/of side rear lower bush slight play/ advise near side front anti roll bar link rod slightplay /of side anti roll bar link rod slight play.
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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Y718 JNM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 Y718 JNM, 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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Y718 JNM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2001.
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