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VX51 NMJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 101,446 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 101,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 95,607 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,951 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,823 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,867 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 65,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 65,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,785 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 512,161 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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VX51 NMJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX51 NMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 NMJ registered?

VX51 NMJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VX51 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 NMJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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