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LJ51 XWP

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,013 mi
Last recorded137,013 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 137,013 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

N/side rear brake cable worn

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer correded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 126,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 118,293 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 98,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 87,914 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,524 miles

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

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 XWP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

LJ51 XWP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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