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LN51 BCK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,097 mi
Last recorded65,097 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 BCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 65,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear outer edge on 2-3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 49,368 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 49,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 34,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 23,285 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre on 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre starting too show age cracks.

Fail 28 May 2013 23,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Tyre on 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre starting too show age cracks.

Pass 11 May 2012 5,738 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 4,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 4,887 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 4,840 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 4,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,903 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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LN51 BCK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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