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NX51 AZW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,863 mi
Last recorded126,863 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 AZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 126,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,634 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 120,416 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 120,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,106 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s side repeater lens missing

slight damage to front number plate

slight rust on n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,935 miles

movement in rear lower hub bushes.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 93,952 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 93,949 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 88,274 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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NX51 AZW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 NX51 AZW, 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 NX51 AZW registered?

NX51 AZW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NX51 AZW safe to buy?

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