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LJ51 NKN

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,525 mi
Last recorded141,525 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 141,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

sill covers fitted

very low on oil

Fail 22 May 2015 141,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

sill covers fitted

very low on oil

Fail 29 Jan 2015 141,513 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 112,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 101,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,553 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,070 miles

nsr outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 7 May 2009 75,977 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

sill covers fitted

slight wear in front bushes on rear trailing arms

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2008 71,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 57,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 50,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 50,388 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 NKN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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