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KT51 CSV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 CSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 124,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 124,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,573 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,014 miles

STRONG ADVISE front to rear steel brake pipe in very poor condition, recommend repair / replacement

play in both sides rear hub bushes

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 10 Oct 2012 103,014 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

STRONG ADVISE front to rear steel brake pipe in very poor condition, recommend repair / replacement

play in both sides rear hub bushes

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,575 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Oct 2010 79,511 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 66,464 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 66,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 65,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 57,573 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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KT51 CSV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT51 CSV, 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 KT51 CSV registered?

KT51 CSV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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