MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
both front tyres worn
nearside rear tyre wearing/distortion inner edge
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
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)
o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured
rear tyres worn
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wiper blades have small splits
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LF51 HLK safe to buy?
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