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LN51 BBK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,053 mi
Last recorded124,053 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BBK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,053 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 124,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 118,307 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 113,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 99,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 99,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2010 94,384 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,242 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 88,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,556 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,995 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,266 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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LN51 BBK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LN51 BBK, 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 LN51 BBK registered?

LN51 BBK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is LN51 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 BBK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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