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LO51 NDN

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,454 mi
Last recorded119,454 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 NDN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted unable to view sills

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,203 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

General corrosion on vehicle

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Not all brakes visible

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 115,202 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

General corrosion on vehicle

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Not all brakes visible

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,691 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 106,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,442 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2017 97,437 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Both (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing return spring (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort and no lock (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design

Engine management light on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 90,886 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to peel

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,154 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,119 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear box

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,119 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear box

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,798 miles

all four tyes wearing low

backbox outer skin slighty corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads wearng low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,124 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 39,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,841 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LO51 NDN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LO51 NDN, 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 LO51 NDN registered?

LO51 NDN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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