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GN51 PLX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,133 mi
Last recorded100,133 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,133 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Travel

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))

Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 97,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,080 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 89,965 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both---both rear tyres low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,799 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,131 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 84,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 81,527 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,527 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,696 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,950 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 69,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 65,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,107 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,280 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,845 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 PLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PLX, 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 GN51 PLX registered?

GN51 PLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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