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LJ51 XXS

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,514 mi
Last recorded102,514 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,514 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 96,550 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 94,114 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,532 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 79,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,664 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,855 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,461 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,454 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,810 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 63,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,928 miles

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

Nearside front disc worn

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

Offside front disc worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,366 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,190 miles

Please note: front discs worn slightly.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,185 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 XXS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ51 XXS?

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What year was LJ51 XXS registered?

LJ51 XXS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is LJ51 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 XXS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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