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LF51 DXS

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 DXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 152,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 142,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Lines, Middle Of Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes Into Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 134,410 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 111,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 108,546 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 108,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 107,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,913 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 104,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,474 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,139 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,439 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,190 miles

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

rear disc s scored

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,503 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres slight uneven wear

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,089 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 58,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,778 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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LF51 DXS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF51 DXS, 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 LF51 DXS registered?

LF51 DXS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is LF51 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 DXS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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