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NV51 XCS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,010 mi
Last recorded111,010 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 XCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,010 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 97,970 miles

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

OSF Inner Constant Velocity Joint gaiter is split

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 89,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,562 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 82,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 74,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 52,783 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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NV51 XCS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XCS, 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

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What year was NV51 XCS registered?

NV51 XCS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is NV51 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 XCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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