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LJ51 NFN

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,224 mi
Last recorded83,224 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,224 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,536 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,073 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,646 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 47,646 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,898 miles

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

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

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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LJ51 NFN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ51 NFN, 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 LJ51 NFN registered?

LJ51 NFN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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