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GK51 BGU

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,627 mi
Last recorded92,627 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,627 miles

Front both indicator slight discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2019 92,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front both indicator slight discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both Shock absorbers corroded

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2018 90,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,277 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear AGE DETERATED

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 86,954 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to 2mm,N/S/R and O/S/R tyres outer side walls show age deterioration,Long travel parking brake.

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,957 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,258 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2012 80,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 78,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 73,186 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,181 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,423 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 60,423 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front wearing on outside edge

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 BGU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BGU, 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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GK51 BGU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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