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GN51 JTO

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 92,082 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 87,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 87,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 74,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 70,346 miles

Oil leak

The engine light is on.

The exhaust system is rusty and one of the rear brackets is broken.

Pass 26 May 2011 65,353 miles

Oil leak

The front bumper is damaged.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Fail 26 May 2011 65,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

The front bumper is damaged.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Wipers.

Pass 25 May 2010 60,107 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,310 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s and n/s mirrors are cracked.

Fail 26 May 2009 48,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s and n/s mirrors are cracked.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,539 miles

both wing mirrors cracked

Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both wing mirrors cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,294 miles

The n/s front tyres is cut on the outer side wall.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 19,533 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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GN51 JTO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GN51 JTO, 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

How do I check the history of GN51 JTO?

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What year was GN51 JTO registered?

GN51 JTO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GN51 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 JTO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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