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LJ51 XWF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,557 mi
Last recorded170,557 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XWF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 170,557 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper damage

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Apr 2015 170,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre bald inner edge

rear bumper damage

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 161,155 miles

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

exhaust end box outer casing is corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 155,506 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 155,506 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 147,576 miles

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABL

Pass 21 Mar 2011 141,844 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen washers partially blocked but emit enough water to clear windsreen

Pass 9 Feb 2010 136,084 miles

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

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

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

road wheels corroded condensation in front head lights

Pass 17 Feb 2009 131,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 131,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 125,827 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 118,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 110,040 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 XWF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

LJ51 XWF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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