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GX51 NSV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,638 mi
Last recorded114,638 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 114,638 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

floor around drain holes ruty

underside of vehicle at rear by suspension mounting is excessively corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,911 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres badly worn on edges

passengers wiper blade starting to split

slight drag on front brakes

various metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2015 108,565 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both frony to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both outer sill pannels have small holes appearing

underside of vehicle becoming rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,128 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on shoulders.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,362 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 95,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,front brake pads worn low & discs in poor condition,both front tyres on 2mm tread,wiper blades split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,849 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 74,028 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 74,028 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,220 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 NSV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

GX51 NSV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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