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GX51 ODT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,767 mi
Last recorded153,767 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 147,557 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

advise missing exhaust tail pipe

Pass 22 Jan 2016 142,855 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2016 142,855 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 139,251 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slightly hazed

Fail 16 Jan 2015 139,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps slightly hazed

Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall no cords exposed

Fail 14 Jan 2014 134,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall no cords exposed

Pass 1 Feb 2013 127,673 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 127,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 121,224 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 113,859 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 113,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 106,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 88,515 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 77,360 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 76,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn

door shuts covered

engine covers in place

exhaust system corroded

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 ODT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

GX51 ODT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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