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GK51 MVE

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,726 mi
Last recorded142,726 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2014 142,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2014 142,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 133,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 133,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 120,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,717 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 87,395 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,629 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 MVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

GK51 MVE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2001.

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