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KE51 XWJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,410 mi
Last recorded169,410 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 XWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 169,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch Corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch Corroded, but not likely to cause injury

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 165,510 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 158,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 152,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 142,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,924 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded centre silencer corroded

Rear silencer hanger corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,981 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 96,747 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

front discs poor

slight blow exhaust

Pass 6 Aug 2013 96,747 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust very rusty

front discs poor

slight blow exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,629 miles

rear pads on limit,front discs poor,exhaust very rusty,nsf tyre on limit

Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,663 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,405 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,812 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,232 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
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KE51 XWJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

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

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