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LK51 HVG

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,734 mi
Last recorded107,734 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 HVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,734 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 107,700 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,384 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,437 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,018 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,926 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 66,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,216 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outside shoulders

Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,446 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 42,446 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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LK51 HVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK51 HVG, 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 LK51 HVG registered?

LK51 HVG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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