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LJ51 YOL

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

220,285 mi
Last recorded220,285 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YOL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 220,285 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside front floors are slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills are slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 209,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 209,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/floorx3 (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup beginning to corode (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 199,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2019 188,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

floor pan drain bung areas corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 188,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine management light on

floor pan drain bung areas corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 175,880 miles

both head lights / sill covers fitted / oil leak / corrosion on both front x o/s/r springs /

corrosion on both front x o/s/r shocks

slight play in both rear rose bushes / corrosion on rear brake pipes /corrosion on suspension units

Pass 14 Oct 2017 165,708 miles

rear pads low

slight play in both nearside and offside rear upper rose joints

Fail 13 Oct 2017 165,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear pads low

slight play in both nearside and offside rear upper rose joints

Pass 26 Sep 2016 151,697 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 143,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,942 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 102,119 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,011 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,728 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode advise replacement

rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust secure

Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,662 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,662 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,446 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,628 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 48,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,131 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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LJ51 YOL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 102,538 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 YOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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