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LCZ 1083

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

172,707 mi
Last recorded172,707 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 1083
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 172,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 172,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 163,411 miles

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

o/s rear lower rose joint slight play

Fail 24 Jan 2013 163,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s rear lower rose joint slight play

Fail 14 Jan 2013 163,395 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 155,874 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 147,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 147,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 134,058 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 120,215 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,878 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 102,848 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LCZ 1083 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 64.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LCZ 1083, 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

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What year was LCZ 1083 registered?

LCZ 1083 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is LCZ 1083 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCZ 1083 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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