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GX51 NTF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,946 mi
Last recorded140,946 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2019 140,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhuast back box corroded

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))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 138,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

n/s/f subframe bracket bolt loose

o/s/r handbrake shoe return spring missing

Fail 5 Dec 2018 138,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

n/s/f subframe bracket bolt loose

o/s/r handbrake shoe return spring missing

Pass 2 Sep 2017 133,109 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box deterated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,785 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 120,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 113,102 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 113,101 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,381 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 105,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,730 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlamp slightly hazed

rear exhaust corroded

screen slightly scratched

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 97,975 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps slightly hazed

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 10 Jun 2010 93,870 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 May 2009 89,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 85,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 68,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NTF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GX51 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

GX51 NTF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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