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AO51 KNP

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

90,813 mi
Last recorded90,813 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 87,047 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 73,415 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 73,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 60,851 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 57,936 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 53,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,310 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,389 miles

Front front wiperblades deteriorating

Front front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2016 44,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,646 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 38,168 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,438 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,081 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,604 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 17,935 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 KNP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 AO51 KNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 KNP registered?

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

Is AO51 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KNP shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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