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GK51 BHA

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,723 mi
Last recorded104,723 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BHA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,015 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,582 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 71,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front wiper blade split at ends advise

offside front wiper blade split at ends advise

Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends advise

offside front wiper blade split at ends advise

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,421 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,567 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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GK51 BHA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BHA, 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 BHA registered?

GK51 BHA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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