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KV51 EFY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,702 mi
Last recorded123,702 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 123,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 115,415 miles

brake fluid below max

o/s rear tyre is on the legal limit

oil leak

slight chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2011 115,413 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid below max

o/s rear tyre is on the legal limit

oil leak

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 100,545 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on edges close to legal limit

exhaust system rusty condition

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,081 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2007 65,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 53,787 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD.

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED,NOT BLOWING YET.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

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

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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KV51 EFY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KV51 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 EFY registered?

KV51 EFY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is KV51 EFY safe to buy?

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