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LJ51 XVG

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,782 mi
Last recorded146,782 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 146,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 146,780 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 138,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Standing corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,647 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 138,252 miles

Both exhaust boxes deteriorated

Both rear upper rose bushes worn close to limit

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front headlamp damaged slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both exhaust boxes deteriorated

Both rear upper rose bushes worn close to limit

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front headlamp damaged slightly

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 136,451 miles

Both rear suspension arm outer rose bushes have slight play in bush.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 134,129 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Slight play in offside rear top rose bush.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,333 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2016 132,333 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 120,331 miles

Rear exhaust VERY corroded & one mounting broken.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 120,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust VERY corroded & one mounting broken.

n/s/r tyre - slow puncture.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 114,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 108,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,343 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,953 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2009 93,492 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 93,492 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,855 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,038 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 65,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight wear to rear pads

Pass 9 Sep 2005 52,568 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
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LJ51 XVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

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

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