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KJ51 FNL

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,400 mi
Last recorded150,400 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FNL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,400 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 150,400 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rerar (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 145,935 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 145,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate slightly damaged but still able to be read

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges and is starting to perish/ crack within tread

Pass 8 Oct 2015 138,964 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 134,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,388 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 127,728 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 122,790 miles

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

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

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

rear box mount missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,118 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,115 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 99,026 miles

front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 88,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 73,604 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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KJ51 FNL 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 81.3%.

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 KJ51 FNL, 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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KJ51 FNL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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