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GX51 NSK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

224,860 mi
Last recorded224,860 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NSK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 224,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 217,522 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 21,322 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 209,963 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 209,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 204,841 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 196,070 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 186,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 180,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 172,104 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 165,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 156,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 147,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 135,518 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 124,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 115,342 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 103,900 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 94,061 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 82,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 71,516 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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GX51 NSK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GX51 NSK, 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 GX51 NSK registered?

GX51 NSK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is GX51 NSK safe to buy?

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