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JG51 LEE

2012 Saab 9-5

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,449 mi
Last recorded145,449 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG51 LEE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 145,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,781 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2024 123,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 111,472 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 101,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight corrosion on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both at bottoms (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,815 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s front n/s r o/s rear

all 4 discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,911 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 71,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 50,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low on both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,149 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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JG51 LEE is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 68,024 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 JG51 LEE, 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 14 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JG51 LEE registered?

JG51 LEE is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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