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LF51 HKZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slighty

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

oil leak

Offside Rear tyre nails in tread

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slighty

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,350 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

Rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,174 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 64,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 61,444 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 58,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 46,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,128 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 HKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKZ, 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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What year was LF51 HKZ registered?

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

Is LF51 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 HKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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