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LJ51 XUH

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,328 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,615 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,538 miles

Both front wipers starting split

Rear exhaust box hanger broken away, exhaust still supported ok

Pass 21 Aug 2010 69,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 62,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,766 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 51,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XUH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XUH, 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 XUH registered?

LJ51 XUH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LJ51 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XUH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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