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LF51 XZP

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,562 mi
Last recorded122,562 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 114,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,981 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,175 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs are slightly worn,o/s/r tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,332 miles

Both rear brake discs are pitted.O/S/R Tyre shows signs of feathering on inner shoulder.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,332 miles

Both rear brake discs are pitted.O/S/R Tyre shows signs of feathering on inner shoulder.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,519 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 78,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front fog lamp is damaged

nearside side repeater is slightly damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 78,399 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front fog lamp is damaged

nearside side repeater is slightly damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,881 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XZP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XZP, 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

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What year was LF51 XZP registered?

LF51 XZP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is LF51 XZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XZP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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