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KE51 XWD

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,240 mi
Last recorded179,240 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 179,240 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 173,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 169,729 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 165,376 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 165,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,381 miles

Both front shocks seem weak

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

handbrake requires slight adjust ment

Fail 6 Nov 2017 161,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 154,647 miles

slight play in suspension

underside of car rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2015 154,218 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,034 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 139,071 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 139,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,568 miles

slight nock from suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,037 miles

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 25 Oct 2010 105,202 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 101,339 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 101,339 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,037 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,429 miles

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 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.

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