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LJ51 NGO

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

295,980 mi
Last recorded295,980 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NGO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 295,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r to subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all sus components and chassis areas corroding

rear ex box corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 292,478 miles

Handbrake lever has travel but not excessive

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 286,141 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 284,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 279,703 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 274,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 269,844 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 264,772 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 246,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 246,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust manifold stud snapped.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/r inner lamp cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 240,359 miles

exhaust manifold stud broken off.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

n/s/r inner lamp cracked.

rear metal brake pipes rusty.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 231,479 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r inner lamp cracked.

pas pipe rusty.

rear number plate backing coming apart.

wear in both rear top and bottom outer arm bushes.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 218,457 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge. Offside is bald.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 195,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split on ends

offside door mirror damaged

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 2 Sep 2009 195,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades split on ends

offside door mirror damaged

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 26 Sep 2008 177,444 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension arm rose bushes slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2007 152,748 miles

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

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

windscreen wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Sep 2006 130,640 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LJ51 NGO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NGO, 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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LJ51 NGO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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