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LG51 DDU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,453 mi
Last recorded138,453 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 DDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,453 miles

Oil leak

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

grease around offside front inner cv boot

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2014 138,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brakes fluctuating slightly

grease around offside front inner cv boot

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

rear exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 130,794 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,083 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 126,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,733 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 119,733 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 113,632 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 111,647 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 109,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,180 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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LG51 DDU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DDU, 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 LG51 DDU registered?

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

Is LG51 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 DDU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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