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LG51 KAJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,226 mi
Last recorded125,226 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 125,226 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to engage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

Pass 8 Sep 2021 120,607 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 120,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,894 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 112,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 108,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 105,465 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 105,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 102,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 102,961 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 99,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,710 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 93,307 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 89,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,228 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 81,051 miles

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 4 May 2010 81,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,845 miles

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 May 2008 69,605 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,770 miles

All tyres are worn on the edges

Offside front headlight reflector has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 38,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 38,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KAJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LG51 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

LG51 KAJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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