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K9 PHK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 PHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 May 2010 116,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

em lamp on

Pass 8 May 2009 111,874 miles

air freshener removed prior to testing

auxilliary belt noisy when driven into workshop

dampness around gearbox

engine oil leaks (heavy dampness around turbo)

exhaust system corroded, worse at joints & boxes

front anti roll bar corroded

front number plate damaged

grease dampness around o/s/f outer cv gaiter, no splits or pinholes found

heavy dampness around power steering rack

n/s/f driveshaft noisy when spun, unable to establish inner or outer joint

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

slight movement in both front lower suspension arm outer balljoints

stonechips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 8 May 2008 105,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 96,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 86,889 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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K9 PHK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K9 PHK, 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 K9 PHK registered?

K9 PHK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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