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LK51 XEE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,318 mi
Last recorded46,318 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,165 miles

Both front fog lights are opaque but are working

There is a very slight transmission fluid leak

There is various slight damage on both bumpers, the offside rear quarter panel and light lens but there are no jagged edges

There is various slight underbody component corrosion but all is age related and not serious

Fail 17 Feb 2025 46,165 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Both front fog lights are opaque but are working

There is a very slight transmission fluid leak

There is various slight damage on both bumpers, the offside rear quarter panel and light lens but there are no jagged edges

There is various slight underbody component corrosion but all is age related and not serious

Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,199 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 43,184 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 41,877 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,790 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 37,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,049 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 34,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 33,782 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,070 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,781 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,888 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres starting to seperate

Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 26,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2006 25,259 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
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LK51 XEE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 XEE registered?

LK51 XEE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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