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GK51 LHZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

183,823 mi
Last recorded183,823 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 183,823 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted center o/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan in front of rear seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan in front of rear seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms heavily corroded. advise replacement ASAP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various areas of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s and o/s damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm outer bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 172,398 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak coming from centre silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper hub bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper hub bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak around the bottom of the sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 172,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak coming from centre silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper hub bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper hub bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak around the bottom of the sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 158,887 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on.

Front Front bumper damaged but secure with no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light lens smashed.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking coming from around the sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 145,771 miles

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

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side skirts fitted to outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2021 132,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 132,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Sill covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 14 Dec 2020 120,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,155 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 99,524 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 88,915 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,036 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,594 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,338 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,665 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 41,100 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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GK51 LHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GK51 LHZ, 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 GK51 LHZ registered?

GK51 LHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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