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GX51 OCJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 OCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 108,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 106,174 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 106,174 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 103,552 miles

EML light on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,615 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 60,539 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 OCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

GX51 OCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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