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KJ51 FNS

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 FNS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 92,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 92,389 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 90,443 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,577 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,674 miles

rear exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Fail 29 Dec 2011 80,674 miles

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

rear exhaust front mounting bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2010 73,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,941 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 45,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 36,287 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 29,231 miles

front wiper blades split on edges

neer side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side rear tyre tred geting low

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 FNS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FNS, 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 KJ51 FNS registered?

KJ51 FNS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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