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SN51 JUV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 JUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 88,029 miles

exhaust system corroded

front/ rear brake discs corroded car sitting

oil leak

suspension parts rusty

Fail 5 May 2018 88,029 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

front/ rear brake discs corroded car sitting

oil leak

suspension parts rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2017 87,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 85,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front claiper sticking slighty

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,952 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,707 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,998 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,806 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,106 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

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

Freeplay in offside rear lower suspension joint

Nearside wiper torn

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,025 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,025 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,050 miles

oil leak from engine

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,040 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 32,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SN51 JUV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SN51 JUV, 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 SN51 JUV registered?

SN51 JUV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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