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NV51 VSA

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,476 mi
Last recorded117,476 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 VSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 117,476 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,415 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,648 miles

both near side doors damaged

rear silencer rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2014 93,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both near side doors damaged

rear silencer rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,897 miles

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

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

offside rfear tyre starting to wear uneven and has minor cuts in tread

rear centre seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,800 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,465 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 74,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges

nearside rear tyre showing uneven wear

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes showing wear

rear tyres starting to show wear

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,082 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing on outer walls and showing wear

offside front tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 25 Oct 2005 25,721 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 25,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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NV51 VSA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV51 VSA, 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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NV51 VSA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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