MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Lower floor drain plugs corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension corroded
both rear tyres stepping inside edge
fuel tank straps corroded
possible engine mount has play engine has slight movement when gear is engaged.
unable to check sills due to covers being fitted
engine & gearbox oil leaking / almost on exhaust
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested due to aim adjustment switch on n/s/f lower arm (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn possible hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam side light (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn possible hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Lower floor drain plugs corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear suspension corroded
both rear tyres stepping inside edge
fuel tank straps corroded
possible engine mount has play engine has slight movement when gear is engaged.
unable to check sills due to covers being fitted
engine & gearbox oil leaking / almost on exhaust
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f tyre on limit
nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged
offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
oil leak
plastic sill covers fitted
slight play offside rear top outer hub bush
stone chip windscreen outside of zone A
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
stone chip windscreen outside of zone A
Brake flexi hoses are starting to perish & ferrules are corroded
Nsf lower wishbone is corroded
Oil leak
Osf inner cv boot is split
Rear silencer is poor condition
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil leaks sump bung and oil filter areas
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YX51 BFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 YX51 BFJ, 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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YX51 BFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.
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