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LF51 HLK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,842 mi
Last recorded156,842 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 HLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 156,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rusty (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlamps aims becoming poor!

exhaust box casing corroded

front washers becoming poor

Fail 13 Apr 2015 146,646 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn

Pass 13 Apr 2015 146,646 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,639 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing/distortion inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing/distortion inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 130,070 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 130,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,034 miles

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

rear tyres worn

Fail 10 Apr 2012 124,017 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

rear tyres worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 117,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades have small splits

Pass 6 Apr 2010 108,554 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,986 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 75,871 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,085 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 35,707 miles

long h/brake travle

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)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

small stone chip in windscreen zone a but with in 10mm

small stone chip in windscreen zone b but with in 40mm

under tray fitted

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 HLK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LF51 HLK, 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 HLK registered?

LF51 HLK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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