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GK51 UYJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,458 mi
Last recorded156,458 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 156,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak level low ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from engine ()

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2018 156,458 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak level low ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak from engine ()

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 145,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe in centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

floor corroded at nearside rear

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 145,958 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault always off (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe in centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

floor corroded at nearside rear

no oil on dipstick, 1 litre added

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 136,070 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

engine management light on and engine cutting out

nearside floor at rear corroded with hole

oil leak

oil level low

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,070 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty TCS won't turn on (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational tyre rotating the wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

engine management light on and engine cutting out

nearside floor at rear corroded with hole

oil leak

oil level low

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,530 miles

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

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

front o/s & n/s fog lamps damaged & insecure

oil leak o/s front of engine bay?

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,390 miles

brake lights and rear fog lamp not working at tow bar electrical socket

nearside mirrow damaged

oil leaks at engine, possible breather pipes

Pass 15 May 2012 121,932 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 121,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

tcs light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 113,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,090 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,809 miles

engine management light on

o/s front spot not working

Fail 14 Apr 2009 89,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

o/s front spot not working

Fail 7 Feb 2008 78,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 78,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,702 miles

front pads low

front tyres worn on outside of tyres

oil level low

wipers perished at ends

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GK51 UYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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