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RA51 LPZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,365 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,531 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,534 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level on minimum

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,600 miles

002 front number plate slightly damaged and stained 003 slight buckle to nearside front wheel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2005 28,392 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 LPZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

RA51 LPZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 December 2001.

Is RA51 LPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 LPZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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