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LN51 VGV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 79,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,032 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slghtly frayed

Fail 13 Oct 2008 64,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slghtly frayed

Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,906 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,923 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 41,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,790 miles

brake pads low at n/s/f,pads on 1.5mm legal limit

front brake discs slightly grooved

n/s/f wiper blade torn but still clearing screen

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 VGV 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 53.8%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

LN51 VGV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LN51 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 VGV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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