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LJ51 XWA

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,101 mi
Last recorded79,101 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 XWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,101 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,656 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2007 64,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2006 52,029 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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LJ51 XWA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 81,798 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 XWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 XWA registered?

LJ51 XWA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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