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LG51 AXM

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

167,570 mi
Last recorded167,570 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 AXM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 167,570 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 167,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 161,526 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn but still clearing screen

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 161,526 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wiper blades worn but still clearing screen

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,450 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 136,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 128,574 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 128,574 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 120,390 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

E M light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nerarside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 215 5516

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 112,270 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 11,270 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 96,493 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 96,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,780 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 87,780 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,584 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 78,584 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 67,361 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,361 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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LG51 AXM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LG51 AXM, 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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LG51 AXM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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