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VX51 NMV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 NMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,305 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer rose bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,592 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 106,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,871 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 99,871 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 93,539 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Outter Skin

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,257 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 66,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 60,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,561 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 44,550 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,195 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 NMV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VX51 NMV, 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 VX51 NMV registered?

VX51 NMV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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