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LK61 LVW

2012 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,275 mi
Last recorded25,275 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Saab 9-568,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 LVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 25,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 25,034 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 24,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 24,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 20,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 31,906 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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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LK61 LVW is a 2012 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 68,024 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 LK61 LVW, 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 14 years old, this Saab 9-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK61 LVW registered?

LK61 LVW is a 2012 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is LK61 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK61 LVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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