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RA51 LPK

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,776 mi
Last recorded128,776 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 LPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 117,010 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 111,552 miles

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 106,277 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)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 106,194 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Nov 2013 101,782 miles

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

exhuast in poor condition

nearside rear hub has play in bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,916 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 98,912 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 95,322 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 90,065 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,327 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 82,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,008 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both front headlamp just visabble pattern converters fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,003 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 37,422 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 LPK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LPK, 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 LPK registered?

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

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