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LK51 JYV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,190 mi
Last recorded117,190 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 JYV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,190 miles

note: warning light on dash.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,318 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box hanger broken, but still surppoerted

Fail 25 Feb 2015 103,318 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust box hanger broken, but still surppoerted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,210 miles

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded.

nearside front brake flex hose perishe up.

note: warning light on dash

rear brake disc's lipped & worn.

rear exhaust section corrode & hooke loose

small stone chip on front windscreen centre.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,317 miles

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded up.

nearside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up.

note: air bag light stay on.

offside rear number plate light dim.

rear brake dsic's lipped & wearing.

rear exhaust section hooke area corrode up.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,317 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside & offside front headlight lens faded up.

nearside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up.

note: air bag light stay on.

offside rear number plate light dim.

rear brake dsic's lipped & wearing.

rear exhaust section hooke area corrode up.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,535 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear exhaust box clamp broken off but still secure

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,568 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 69,883 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,371 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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LK51 JYV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 JYV, 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 JYV registered?

LK51 JYV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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