MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Flexible hose ferrules corroded.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Outer sills covered for the most part.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Outer sills covered
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Outer sills covered
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
steering pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
steering pipes corroded
Corrosion generally quite extensive under vehicle and on components. Outer sills covered. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Engine MIL lit.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion generally quite extensive on undervehicle components. Outer sills covered. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Engine MIL lit. O/s/f tyre nearing wear bars.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Wipers worn. Rear numberplate deteriorating. Outer sills covered. PAS pipes corroded. Both rear brake pipes starting to corroded. Sill backs corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator drive belt has some noise
exhaust down pipe flexi pipe section has slight deterioration
front and rear coil springs have some corrosion
gearbox has a leak, suspect comming from nearside front drive shaft oil seal
middle and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is split
nearside rear upper and lower rose bush ball joints just starting to wear and have slight play
power steering pipes along front subframe have some corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
alternator drive belt has some noise
exhaust down pipe flexi pipe section has slight deterioration
front and rear coil springs have some corrosion
gearbox has a leak, suspect comming from nearside front drive shaft oil seal
middle and rear exhaust sections have some corrosion
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is split
nearside rear upper and lower rose bush ball joints just starting to wear and have slight play
power steering pipes along front subframe have some corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
damp around ns cv boot small clip.
exhaust back box corroded.
exhaust flexi-pipe corroded slight blow.
oil leak.
osr and nsr top hub bushes worn x2.
rear discs corroded x2(BORDERLINE).
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s/r tyre worn. Rear exhaust corroded. Rear discs corroded and pads low. All 4 indicators starting to show white light.
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YX51 EFP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 YX51 EFP, 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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YX51 EFP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.
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