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L777 NJS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,976 mi
Last recorded138,976 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 NJS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 138,976 miles

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

Nearside Front spot light insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Sep 2021 138,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front spot light insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,185 miles

Front undertray missing and nearside foglamp insecure

oil leak from engine area onto offside front suspension bush

Fail 22 Sep 2020 135,185 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front undertray missing and nearside foglamp insecure

ecm light on

oil leak from engine area onto offside front suspension bush

Pass 18 Sep 2019 131,866 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating

handbrake travel high

n/s/r brake pipe and union corroded

oil leak from engine area

Fail 18 Sep 2019 131,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (rubber missing and mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating

handbrake travel high

n/s/r brake pipe and union corroded

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe and union corroded.

auxiliary drive belt excessively damaged and hitting power steering rubber hose.

handbrake lever travels high, feels out of adjustment.

oil leak from engine

rear number plate has faded

Fail 6 Sep 2018 125,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe and union corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

auxiliary drive belt excessively damaged and hitting power steering rubber hose.

handbrake lever travels high, feels out of adjustment.

oil leak from engine

rear number plate has faded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 125,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect. suspect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive front the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 115,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front floor has hole

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels. (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted to rear seats. Unable to carry full check of rear seat belts.

NSR tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 95,127 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels. (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted to rear seats. Unable to carry full check of rear seat belts.

NSR tyre wearing inner edge.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS wiper blade split.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

NS wiper blade split.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 81,429 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,723 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,497 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front foglamp insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,986 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 57,330 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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L777 NJS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L777 NJS, 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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L777 NJS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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