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FJ51 LCX

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,200 mi
Last recorded183,200 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LCX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 183,200 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 183,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 167,761 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2009 167,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 153,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 141,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 128,320 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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FJ51 LCX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ51 LCX, 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 FJ51 LCX registered?

FJ51 LCX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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