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LJ51 XXA

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,420 mi
Last recorded141,420 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 141,420 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases second flexi where marked (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 140,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 140,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,303 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 136,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking from lower reservoir pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 135,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion no hole yet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,491 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 133,116 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2018 133,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,530 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,228 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,228 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 130,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 130,183 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 126,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,353 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,902 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 100,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,136 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,534 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 85,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,615 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 XXA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

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

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