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K13 LPB

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,580 mi
Last recorded182,580 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 LPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 182,580 miles

eml lamp on

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 182,580 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

emission not tested

eml lamp on

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2014 175,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management warning light on

wiper blade rubbers split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2014 175,999 miles

engine management warning light on

wiper blade rubbers split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2013 168,870 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 160,861 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

eml on

oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2011 153,588 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil leaks

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 146,308 miles

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 135,714 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres worn low and badly on edges.

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 125,046 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 125,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,673 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,860 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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K13 LPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K13 LPB, 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

How do I check the history of K13 LPB?

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What year was K13 LPB registered?

K13 LPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is K13 LPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 LPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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