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GN51 PKX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,543 mi
Last recorded127,543 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 PKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 127,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 127,541 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,186 miles

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Engine oil on minimum level

Front registration plate damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,557 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust emits smoke when revved.

Front subframe rubber bushes have movement

Offside front tyre worn on edges, and perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,379 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 103,379 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,984 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 97,984 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

plastic sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2010 93,708 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

plastic sill skirts fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,768 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,744 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 81,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 63,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 51,364 miles

offside inner cv gaitor leaking but not split..

Fail 30 Aug 2005 51,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside inner cv gaitor leaking but not split..

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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GN51 PKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN51 PKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 PKX registered?

GN51 PKX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GN51 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 PKX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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