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CN51 JWJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,632 mi
Last recorded158,632 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 158,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 158,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 153,244 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise near side inner drive shaft boot burst

Pass 25 Nov 2011 153,244 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise near side inner drive shaft boot burst

Pass 1 Nov 2010 139,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 139,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 117,844 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 104,018 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 104,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,027 miles

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

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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CN51 JWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CN51 JWJ, 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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What year was CN51 JWJ registered?

CN51 JWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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