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BU51 NXT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,855 mi
Last recorded118,855 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 NXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 118,855 miles

engine management light on dash

nearside front tyre is weariong bald on inner and outer tread and has nail in tread of which is not repairable

nearside rear tyre has nail in centre of tread which is repairable

offside front tyre is wearing bald on inner tread

Fail 14 May 2013 118,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

nearside front tyre is weariong bald on inner and outer tread and has nail in tread of which is not repairable

nearside rear tyre has nail in centre of tread which is repairable

offside front tyre is wearing bald on inner tread

Pass 11 May 2012 111,189 miles

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

Fail 10 May 2012 111,164 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no engine oil recorded on dipstick

offside rear tyre tread is low

Pass 3 May 2011 104,335 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 104,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 99,213 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 99,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 92,322 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 92,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 85,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 80,044 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 800,042 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 74,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,552 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 73,549 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake has travel but not hitting stop

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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BU51 NXT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BU51 NXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 NXT registered?

BU51 NXT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BU51 NXT safe to buy?

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