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AO51 KNK

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,746 mi
Last recorded135,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 135,746 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 128,149 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 128,149 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 122,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 109,375 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 78,440 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 78,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,826 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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AO51 KNK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO51 KNK, 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 AO51 KNK registered?

AO51 KNK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AO51 KNK safe to buy?

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