CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ51 NKX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,874 mi
Last recorded152,874 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

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

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,874 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear small play to upper suspension arm bush

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear small play to upper suspension arm bush

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

exhaust box rusted

Fail 12 Sep 2016 152,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear small play to upper suspension arm bush

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear small play to upper suspension arm bush

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

exhaust box rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 146,059 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing out

Fail 3 Sep 2015 146,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing out

Pass 11 Sep 2014 139,159 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,183 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 123,498 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 123,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 116,483 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 116,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 108,679 miles

engine oil leaking and droping on osf wish bone bush

Fail 10 May 2010 108,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil leaking and droping on osf wish bone bush

Pass 28 Jan 2009 97,312 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 84,467 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,615 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ51 NKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NKX, 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

How do I check the history of LJ51 NKX?

You can check the full history of LJ51 NKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ51 NKX registered?

LJ51 NKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LJ51 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 NKX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ51 NKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ51 NKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.