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LF51 HKY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,567 mi
Last recorded120,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HKY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 120,567 miles

Offside Rear condensation in lamp unit

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 120,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear condensation in lamp unit

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,289 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ecu light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,488 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 81,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,715 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 65,774 miles

Both rear seat belts marked and fraying on drivers seat belt.

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping.

Oil leak on O/S of engine.

Rear washer inop.

Slight buckle in O/S/R road wheel.

Fail 18 May 2011 65,774 miles

Both rear seat belts marked and fraying on drivers seat belt.

Front PAS pipe wet/weeping.

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

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

Oil leak on O/S of engine.

Rear washer inop.

Slight buckle in O/S/R road wheel.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,036 miles

Ehaust system bent and hitting body

Front PAS pipe weeping/wet. Cant see leaking when steering operated.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Ehaust system bent and hitting body

Front PAS pipe weeping/wet. Cant see leaking when steering operated.

Front tyres getting low. Down to 2mm

Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,154 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 48,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,504 miles

Front wiper blades split but cleaning screen. Both PAS pipes wet/weeping(cant see leaking when steering worked). Both front fog light units damaged. Airbox bushes split and some small stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 3 May 2006 30,677 miles

Large lip on font brake discs and pads getting low. N/S/R tyre down to 3mm with the side walls cracking and the outer wall scrubbed. Auto box dip stick missing o-ring and oil level low.

passenger seat base cover hanging off frame. N/S/R seat belt marked where belt caught behind seat. Airbox bushes split. Both PAS pipes weeping/Wet. Large oil leak from engine. Underpanel damaged and both fog light units broken.

Fail 3 May 2006

Large lip on font brake discs and pads getting low. N/S/R tyre down to 3mm with the side walls cracking and the outer wall scrubbed. Auto box dip stick missing o-ring and oil level low.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

passenger seat base cover hanging off frame. N/S/R seat belt marked where belt caught behind seat. Airbox bushes split. Both PAS pipes weeping/Wet. Large oil leak from engine. Underpanel damaged and both fog light units broken.

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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LF51 HKY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKY, 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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LF51 HKY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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