MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested excessive visual smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Both front shocks seem weak
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak ()
handbrake requires slight adjust ment
Both front shocks seem weak
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
handbrake requires slight adjust ment
slight play in suspension
underside of car rusty
Nearside Front seatbelt starting to fray
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front seatbelt starting to fray
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust back box corroded
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
slight nock from suspension
slight play at both rear wheels
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KE51 XWD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?
KE51 XWD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2001.
Is KE51 XWD safe to buy?
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