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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Vehicle completely loaded at time of test ()
Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Vehicle completely loaded at time of test ()
Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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LN51 XPW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 XPW, 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 XPW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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