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AO51 KOB

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,626 mi
Last recorded195,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KOB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 195,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 192,418 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 187,850 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

Both rear brak discs worn and corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling.

Exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket broken.

Heavy oil leak on engine.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 187,850 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

Both rear brak discs worn and corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and outer skin peeling.

Exhaust rear silencer hanger bracket broken.

Heavy oil leak on engine.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 183,619 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded,(outer skin only).

Pass 11 Jan 2011 176,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2010 166,278 miles

Both rear indicators colour slightly faded.

Nearside front indicator colour slightly faded.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 154,436 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 143,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 132,439 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 119,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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 KOB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

AO51 KOB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AO51 KOB safe to buy?

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