MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Offside Rear tyre edge wearing out
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
engine oil leak
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
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)
engine oil leaking and droping on osf wish bone bush
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
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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.
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What year was LJ51 NKX registered?
LJ51 NKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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