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EX51 XLH

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,201 mi
Last recorded136,201 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 XLH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear floors corroded (around rubber grommet )

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,013 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 130,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 126,557 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 122,640 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

lightly corroded exhaust system

Pass 5 Nov 2015 113,290 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 102,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2013 102,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 98,080 miles

Oil leak

advise front brake pads wearing low.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhasut box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,461 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 68,952 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,181 miles

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

Oil leak

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 XLH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XLH, 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 EX51 XLH registered?

EX51 XLH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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