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KE51 OFT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,221 mi
Last recorded115,221 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,221 miles

both headlamp aims poor (lenses cloudy)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.0mm at time of test

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in both rear upper suspension bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,147 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips in the windscreen

nearside rear seatbelt plastic cover is broken

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,814 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 84,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,571 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,975 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,248 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyreworn outer edge.

Offside front tyre starting to wear outer edge.

nearside rear tyre wornvery close to limits /and going out of shape.

Pass 10 Sep 2005 38,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 38,922 miles

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

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

unable to check n/rear seat bbelt child seat fitted

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 OFT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OFT, 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 KE51 OFT registered?

KE51 OFT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is KE51 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 OFT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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