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KE51 WLX

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 140,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 140,167 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 129,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 118,484 miles

slight play at both rear upper hub carrier mounting bushes

slight play at offside front and rear anti-roll bar mountings

Pass 19 Nov 2007 103,880 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,068 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,988 miles

Direct ignition coil pack mounting bolts were loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 WLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

KE51 WLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is KE51 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE51 WLX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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