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LJ51 NHE

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,806 mi
Last recorded159,806 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NHE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 159,806 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 159,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 126,655 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 113,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 113,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,276 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 97,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NHE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 NHE registered?

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

Is LJ51 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 NHE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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