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SN51 JVP

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,071 mi
Last recorded134,071 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 JVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre but no cords exposed

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,180 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 131,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 125,916 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

middle exhaust heat deflector loose

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 119,259 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 119,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 113,046 miles

Brake reservoir overfilled

Engine missfire at idle

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 113,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake reservoir overfilled

Engine missfire at idle

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s + n/s rear brake discs condition

rear exhaust condition

Fail 20 Feb 2012 106,884 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s + n/s rear brake discs condition

rear exhaust condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,485 miles

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

handbrake travel possible adjust

Fail 1 Mar 2011 97,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel possible adjust

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,742 miles

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)

both front lower fog lamps , lenses broken ,reflectors deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

power steering cooler pipes off side front lower, slightly corroded

tyre pressures look low???

Pass 19 Oct 2007 66,605 miles

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

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

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

both front lower fog lamp glass lenes damaged

both number plates slightly deteriorated/discoloured

off side front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged/tyre pressures look slightly low??

smoke emissions slightly high. †engine oil level low

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,626 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 JVP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JVP, 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 JVP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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