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KE51 XWK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,427 mi
Last recorded76,427 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,622 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres

engine oil low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,075 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,487 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe, also coated with grease and cannot be fully checked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe, also coated with grease and cannot be fully checked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,323 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 64,312 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,284 miles

o/s/f (inner) tyre tread low

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,592 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Oct 2011 52,592 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perished

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,601 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 37,501 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 33,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 28,431 miles

Both front wiper blade rubber inserts are split at the ends.

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 XWK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

KE51 XWK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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