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LJ51 YOC

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YOC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,767 miles

Central Exhaust corroded.

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 119,127 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,491 miles

a section of wood is jammed between the gearbox and subframe

air box mounts broken

front n/s fog light bulb and wiring insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a section of wood is jammed between the gearbox and subframe

air box mounts broken

front n/s fog light bulb and wiring insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2014 91,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 91,512 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,274 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adv both rear tyres worn on inner edges

adv rear exhaust silencer corroded

adv unable to see rear inner brake pads or discs

Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv both rear tyres worn on inner edges

adv rear exhaust silencer corroded

adv unable to see rear inner brake pads or discs

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,462 miles

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

adv exhaust rear corroded

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

adv exhaust rear corroded

adv unable to see thickness of rear inner brake pads

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 46,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,405 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nsf wiper blade split

Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate in poor condition

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,124 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,106 miles

front plate seperating

Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,106 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front plate seperating

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,850 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,195 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 YOC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

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

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