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LJ51 NGX

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,016 mi
Last recorded253,016 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 253,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2016 243,475 miles

BRAKE PIPES COATED

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

MIL ON

OFFSIDE FRONT DISC FACE MARKED

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Fail 22 Jul 2016 243,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BRAKE PIPES COATED

HEATSHIELD LOOSE

MIL ON

OFFSIDE FRONT DISC FACE MARKED

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 3 Aug 2015 240,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L.on.

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

centre exhaust box has slight leak

centre heatshield loose

oil leak

oil low

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Jul 2015 240,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

M.I.L.on.

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

centre exhaust box has slight leak

centre heatshield loose

oil leak

oil low

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jul 2014 235,572 miles

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

noise from engine

o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread depth

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket missing

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Jul 2014 235,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

noise from engine

o/s/r tyre on 2mm tread depth

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2013 221,293 miles

Oil leak

centre heat shield insecure

eml on

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding

rear no plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2013 221,227 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

centre heat shield insecure

eml on

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroding

rear no plate cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 207,757 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 207,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 207,567 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 195,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine light on

keep a check on all tyres getting close to limit

Fail 9 Jun 2011 195,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine light on

keep a check on all tyres getting close to limit

Fail 20 May 2011 193,693 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front and rear no plates cracked

slight play lower steering column coupling

Pass 18 May 2010 180,498 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 May 2010 180,498 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 168,412 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 151,494 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 151,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 125,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 NGX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ51 NGX, 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 NGX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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