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GX51 ODE

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,913 mi
Last recorded142,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 ODE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 142,913 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 130,916 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated and front mounting bracket detached

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,583 miles

exhaust corroded/slight leaks,brake discs wearing,anti roll bars corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2014 105,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,250 miles

front engine steady mounting deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2012 103,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front engine steady mounting deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 100,620 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 96,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,232 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on the side wall.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 77,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ODE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ODE, 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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GX51 ODE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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