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LF51 MKL

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,922 mi
Last recorded102,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 MKL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 102,922 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 96,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,147 miles

front tyres smooth on inside edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 59,168 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MKL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKL, 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

How do I check the history of LF51 MKL?

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What year was LF51 MKL registered?

LF51 MKL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is LF51 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 MKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 MKL have outstanding finance?

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