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LF51 ULW

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 ULW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 123,140 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,952 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 108,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 100,521 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,266 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres wearing on the tread shoulders

Fail 26 Oct 2006 78,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 78,200 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 ULW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

LF51 ULW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LF51 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 ULW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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