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LJ51 NKF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,249 mi
Last recorded158,249 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 158,249 miles

EXHAUST REAR PART CORRODED NOT LEAKING

Fail 30 Dec 2011 146,575 miles

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

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

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

front grill missing

n/s/f headlamp light output slightly reduced

rear silencer mounting missing

Pass 30 Dec 2011 146,575 miles

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

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

front grill missing

n/s/f headlamp light output slightly reduced

rear silencer mounting missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 13,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 128,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre underinflated

Pass 12 Jan 2009 115,655 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 110,103 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 104,896 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 104,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 98,202 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 NKF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

LJ51 NKF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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