MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake travel
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
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
one (out of three) rear exhaust mountings broken but system adequately supported
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spring missing on near side rear hand brake leaver
Spring missing on near side rear hand brake leaver
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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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?
The MOT history for AO51 KNZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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