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J9 RKR

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,125 mi
Last recorded146,125 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 146,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 140,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 126,063 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 125,913 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,637 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 110,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front brake discs

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter poor condition

rear brake discs poor condition

slight suspension knocks

Pass 17 Oct 2007 95,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,100 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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J9 RKR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J9 RKR, 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 J9 RKR registered?

J9 RKR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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