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LN51 BCE

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BCE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,669 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 90,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both edges (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,181 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,756 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust shield insecure

exhaust system deteriorating

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,254 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front subframe bushes have slight movement in them

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,154 miles

A/C condenser slightly damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn slightly grating

no oil shown on dipstick (added 1.5 litres before test)

parking brake over adjusted

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

A/C condenser slightly damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn slightly grating

nearside reverse light inop

no oil shown on dipstick (added 1.5 litres before test)

parking brake over adjusted

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 48,167 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 15 Jun 2010 48,167 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn down nearly to cords on outer edge

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f washer jet outer jet blocked

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,989 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,025 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 32,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,692 miles

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

Both nearside rear and offside rear tyres have nails in tread area, also damage to outer sidewalls, also starting to crack/perish

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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LN51 BCE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BCE, 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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LN51 BCE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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