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LK51 XDX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,896 mi
Last recorded160,896 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 XDX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 160,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 160,310 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 160,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 158,466 miles

nearside front tyre badley worn and tread low

Fail 27 Nov 2013 158,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre badley worn and tread low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 155,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 141,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 127,311 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 109,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front position lights dim

rear tyres showing uneven wear

several minor chips in zone A [offside]

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,961 miles

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

front position lights dim

rear tyres showing uneven wear

several minor chips in zone A [offside]

Pass 7 Nov 2008 87,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 72,218 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 11 Nov 2006 58,619 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,601 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 49,592 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 XDX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

LK51 XDX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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