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LE51 FHZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 FHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS FADED AND WEATHERED

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 97,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS FADED AND WEATHERED

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED ( NOT BLOWING )

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 86,209 miles

nearside front door damaged

offside and nearside headlamps lens faded starting to affect beam image

rear exhaust corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,262 miles

advise both head lamp lenses deteriorating,starting to affect beam images

advise both rear tyres,balding and wearing unevenly inner edges,on legal limits

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,730 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front head lamp lenses deteriorating

advise both rear tyres, wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2014 68,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front head lamp lenses deteriorating

advise both rear tyres, wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2013 61,102 miles

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

advise both headlight lenses faded.

advise nearside front tyre close to legal limits on 2.5mm.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,102 miles

advise both headlight lenses faded.

advise nearside front tyre close to legal limits on 2.5mm.

advise rear brake pads wearing low.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 48,422 miles

advise both headlamp lenses fading

Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,421 miles

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

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

advise all indicator bulbs fading

advise both headlamp lenses fading

advise front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front pads wearing low

advise front subframe rear bushes worn

advise off side front tyre on wearing low 2.5mm

advise off side rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

advise power steering noisey

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 42,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,693 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,943 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,229 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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LE51 FHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LE51 FHZ, 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 LE51 FHZ registered?

LE51 FHZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LE51 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 FHZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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