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GN51 JSZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

67,581 mi
Last recorded67,581 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 67,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flex hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,028 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flex hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,285 miles

all coil springs are corroded

all flexy brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs are corroded

reverse lights inop

Fail 15 Aug 2023 62,657 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs are corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 59,207 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,113 miles

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

all coil springs are corroded

lower suspension arms are badly corroded

reverse lights are inop

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all flexy brake hose ferules are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,739 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,221 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 53,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,449 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Aug 2014 52,449 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,880 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,688 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,739 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,102 miles

Both front wiper blades have started to split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,417 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,516 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 31,720 miles

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

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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GN51 JSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 GN51 JSZ, 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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GN51 JSZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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