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KE51 OZJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,094 mi
Last recorded153,094 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 OZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 153,094 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing low

exhaust deteriorating

front lower wishbones corroding

slight play in rear suspension hub bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2016 150,736 miles

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front lower wishbones corroding

handbrake travel long

rear washer not working

rear wiper blade split

slight play both front roll bar links

slight play in rear suspension hub bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,003 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

exhaust in poor condition

handbrake travel long

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2014 142,444 miles

Oil leak

all brake pads wearing low

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding

slight play o/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 16 Sep 2013 135,189 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

handbrake travel long

n/s/r tyre close to limit 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2.4mm

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding

rear washer not working

slight play in both rear hub top bushes

slight play in front roll bar links

Fail 16 Sep 2013 135,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

handbrake travel long

n/s/r tyre close to limit 2mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2.4mm

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding

rear washer not working

slight play in both rear hub top bushes

slight play in front roll bar links

Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,617 miles

rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 114,897 miles

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

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2010 104,328 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres on limit

engine management light on

mixed tyre speed ratings

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2010 104,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres on limit

engine management light on

mixed tyre speed ratings

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,389 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,556 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 52,283 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 23 Sep 2005 40,645 miles

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

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

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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KE51 OZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KE51 OZJ, 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 OZJ registered?

KE51 OZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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