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LJ51 NHB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

222,444 mi
Last recorded222,444 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 222,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 213,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 204,942 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 196,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 191,219 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 191,166 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 186,183 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 177,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 170,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 159,952 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 139,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 139,625 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 121,501 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 109,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 94,498 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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LJ51 NHB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

LJ51 NHB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 NHB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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