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RA51 LOF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 LOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,411 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,475 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 86,116 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 76,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,979 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,013 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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RA51 LOF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RA51 LOF, 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 RA51 LOF registered?

RA51 LOF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RA51 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 LOF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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