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GX51 NUC

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

193,812 mi
Last recorded193,812 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 NUC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 193,812 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 192,572 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 192,036 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 190,375 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 190,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 186,531 miles

both rear floor grommets corroded in floor

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2019 184,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 183,854 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 181,705 miles

Minor blow from exhaust front flange

N/S/F indicator faded .

Noise from centre of steering rack.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 181,704 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Minor blow from exhaust front flange

N/S/F indicator faded .

Noise from centre of steering rack.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 181,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 175,520 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

WET test

Pass 17 Jan 2015 163,912 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

WET TEST

Fail 10 Jan 2014 155,587 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 155,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 147,321 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 147,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 133,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 129,656 miles

plastic over sills fitted

plastic under trays fitted

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 19 Jan 2010 126,336 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 126,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 125,050 miles

front pads low

front tyres close to legal limit

n/s inner c v boot split

Pass 21 Sep 2007 117,218 miles

Near side rear tyre speed rating is not rated as high as the other's ADVISE replacement to correct Rating

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 108,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 108,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 100,350 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GX51 NUC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NUC, 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 NUC registered?

GX51 NUC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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