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KE51 OFM

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,215 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine managemant light on

Pass 1 Sep 2010 80,070 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 80,070 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,358 miles

Oil leak

driver mirror house broke

engine managament light on

Pass 15 May 2008 69,925 miles

Oil leak

front numberplate damaged

signs of power steering fluid leak

Fail 14 May 2008 69,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Oil leak

front numberplate damaged

signs of power steering fluid leak

Pass 2 May 2007 54,365 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 42,090 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 42,090 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KE51 OFM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KE51 OFM, 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 KE51 OFM registered?

KE51 OFM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is KE51 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 OFM shows 9 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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