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LF51 UMB

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,178 mi
Last recorded147,178 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UMB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 147,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 147,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 133,266 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 133,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 125,728 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,507 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2011 104,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 95,290 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,457 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 70,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,327 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
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LF51 UMB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMB, 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 UMB registered?

LF51 UMB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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