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AO51 KNZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,312 mi
Last recorded166,312 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 166,312 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2014 165,275 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,360 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 107,410 miles

one (out of three) rear exhaust mountings broken but system adequately supported

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,583 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 90,095 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,095 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spring missing on near side rear hand brake leaver

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,976 miles

Spring missing on near side rear hand brake leaver

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,952 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,201 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 KNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

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

Is AO51 KNZ safe to buy?

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