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GK51 MVS

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,175 mi
Last recorded108,175 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,175 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,175 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine warning light on

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,451 miles

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

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 78,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,693 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 MVS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

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

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The MOT history for GK51 MVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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