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SN51 JUW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 JUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2017 151,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake is sticking on (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement the hand brake is sticking on (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 140,677 miles

Brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust hanger broken, and exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2016 140,677 miles

Brake pipes to rear slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust hanger broken, and exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 131,028 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs corroded

rear box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,814 miles

all tyre tread wearing low

n/s front wing damaged

o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing low

slight leak at exhaust

Fail 3 Apr 2013 126,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyre tread wearing low

n/s front wing damaged

o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing low

slight leak at exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2012 112,641 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 100,315 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,194 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 87,982 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 77,142 miles

front and rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,858 miles

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

front brake imbalance near limit 22%

Pass 14 Apr 2006 44,770 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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SN51 JUW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JUW, 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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SN51 JUW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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