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CN51 JXL

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,359 mi
Last recorded221,359 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 221,359 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 221,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 214,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 206,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 206,717 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Rear Back Box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Detached Corroded/Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 195,184 miles

EML on dash

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 195,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EML on dash

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 185,329 miles

Front number plate - deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass - damaged

Offside floor pans - corroded

eml on - pre 07/2003 DOR

eye level stop light - inop

Fail 30 Sep 2019 185,329 miles

Front number plate - deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass - damaged

Offside floor pans - corroded

eml on - pre 07/2003 DOR

eye level stop light - inop

Pass 2 Oct 2018 171,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 158,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,179 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,784 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 106,721 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,443 miles

All four tyres scuffed on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer box outer skin rusting away.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusting away.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,328 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin starting to rust away.

Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall but not to cords.

Fail 10 Sep 2009 92,305 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusting in clips. Suggest cleaning and greasing.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 92,305 miles

Front to rear brake pipe rusting in clips. Suggest cleaning and greasing.

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,544 miles

Front near side tyre tread depth only met the requirements

Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,187 miles

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 JXL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JXL, 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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CN51 JXL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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