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GK51 HCG

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HCG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 128,464 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,508 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,641 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 107,846 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,920 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 90,526 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 78,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,881 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 50,181 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 HCG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc 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 GK51 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

GK51 HCG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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