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GK51 BGF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BGF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 146,100 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 133,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tire slight cuts on inside

Pass 26 Oct 2011 133,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tire slight cuts on inside

Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,428 miles

front and rear number plates delaminating

front indicators losing colour

slight damage to offside rear seat belt webbing

stonechip in front screen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 105,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,963 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 42,767 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 42,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GK51 BGF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK51 BGF, 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 GK51 BGF registered?

GK51 BGF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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