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LJ51 XUY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,234 mi
Last recorded61,234 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 61,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

Engine management warning lamp on

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2015 52,908 miles

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,856 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,853 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,641 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,835 miles

front grill missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,355 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,629 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 49,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,037 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both sides h/lights aim slightly low

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 XUY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

LJ51 XUY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is LJ51 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XUY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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