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A18 LJY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,071 mi
Last recorded171,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 171,071 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 167,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear upper rose joints slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2011 161,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 154,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 133,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear rose joints slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,683 miles

both rear lower rose joint bushes slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,770 miles

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

osr lower rose joint slight play

Pass 23 May 2006 76,895 miles

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 22 May 2006 76,894 miles

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

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,679 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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A18 LJY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A18 LJY, 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 A18 LJY registered?

A18 LJY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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