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AO51 KNX

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,869 mi
Last recorded129,869 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,869 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 118,197 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

coil springs rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,631 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,704 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,338 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,976 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,635 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 96,635 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,910 miles

head light deflectors requier new

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,112 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,241 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 79,530 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,237 miles

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

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

ac lecking

Pass 30 Aug 2005 44,739 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AO51 KNX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO51 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

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

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