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LN51 ELX

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,094 mi
Last recorded65,094 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 ELX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak from top of engine viewable in engine bay ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak from top of engine viewable in engine bay ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre has cuts to the outer edge no cords showing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight damage to n/s/rear tyre wall (CORDS NOT SHOWING)

Pass 2 May 2013 53,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,072 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)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,122 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,122 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 41,469 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,469 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,091 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,091 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,450 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,220 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 18,186 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 ELX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ELX, 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 ELX registered?

LN51 ELX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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