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NX51 BCU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,312 mi
Last recorded124,312 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 124,312 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame and suspension components have age related corrosion and deterioration.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded and mounting defective.

Rear Sub-frame and suspension components have age related corrosion and deterioration.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 123,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both shockers corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both shockers corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,201 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 117,161 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 112,909 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,980 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 103,596 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,332 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 93,184 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 88,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 72,201 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 72,201 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,116 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 BCU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BCU, 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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NX51 BCU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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