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CU51 CXK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,024 mi
Last recorded107,024 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,024 miles

EM light on

Fail 20 Mar 2017 107,019 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

EM light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 103,562 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear tyre poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 100,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,031 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 81,671 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 79,542 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,893 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 74,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 50,867 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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CU51 CXK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CU51 CXK, 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 CU51 CXK registered?

CU51 CXK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CU51 CXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 CXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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