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LJ51 XWK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,085 miles

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

engine mgt light is on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine mgt light is on

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,008 miles

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

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

engine mgt light is on

sill covers fitted

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,607 miles

engine mgt light is on

sill covers fitted

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,653 miles

discs worn

ex rusty

sill covers

Pass 19 May 2011 75,531 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 75,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 73,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 72,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,639 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,142 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 64,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 56,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,808 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 XWK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

LJ51 XWK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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