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DX51 JFJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,949 mi
Last recorded132,949 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 JFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 132,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 130,507 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,192 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Both front brake flexible hose ferrules corroded.

Both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode at the rear.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 128,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,908 miles

both front head lights frosted

chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2013 123,616 miles

both front headlamps frosting

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

rear discs corroding

slight play both rear upper rose bushes

suspension shows age/wear

tested in wet conditions

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,190 miles

exhaust heavily coroded

headlights frosting up quite bad

o s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,829 miles

Al;l suspension shows general age & wear

Drivers seat belt starting to fray

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front headlight lenses misted

Rear No plate deteriorating

Rear brake discs in poor condition & corroded

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Sep 2010 114,017 miles

exhaust for corrosion heavy un places

suspension for age & wear

Fail 3 Sep 2010 113,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust for corrosion heavy un places

suspension for age & wear

Pass 23 Sep 2009 109,876 miles

exhaust heavily corroded in places

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2008 106,043 miles

n/s/r bottom hub arm bush slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2007 91,835 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 76,985 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 76,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 59,832 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r wheel

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DX51 JFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DX51 JFJ, 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 DX51 JFJ registered?

DX51 JFJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is DX51 JFJ safe to buy?

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