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EX51 XLC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XLC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 120,155 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil level low

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and rear exhaust front hanger bracket missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,139 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and hanger missing at front of box

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,139 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded and hanger missing at front of box

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,426 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 109,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2015 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 108,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 106,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 103,424 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,690 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,440 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 92,798 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,733 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,853 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,095 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in the outer edge

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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EX51 XLC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc 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 EX51 XLC, 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 EX51 XLC registered?

EX51 XLC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is EX51 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 XLC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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