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LJ51 XWO

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,700 mi
Last recorded161,700 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 161,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 154,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 145,835 miles

both door mirrors cracked

center stop light dull

engine light on dash

play in front anti roll link bars

rear tyres low

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2014 130,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 130,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 120,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders, cuts in tread.

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulder.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 120,950 miles

Nearside front tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulders, cuts in tread.

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner and outer shoulder.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 111,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,486 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,582 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r disc very corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,619 miles

n/s and o/s front wiper blades split at ends

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,509 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 91,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 83,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,137 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 75,137 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 64,785 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 54,011 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 XWO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

LJ51 XWO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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