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KV51 EJC

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,568 mi
Last recorded120,568 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EJC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,568 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,568 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,290 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2017 114,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear D bushes have slight play

engine management light on

engine oil leak

rear back box in poor condition but secure

Fail 23 Feb 2017 114,908 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear D bushes have slight play

engine management light on

engine oil leak

rear back box in poor condition but secure

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,256 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,203 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,513 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise EML ON

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,947 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml on.

rear silencer corroded on outer skin.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 73,835 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 73,835 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,980 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 21 Jan 2010 53,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,465 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,212 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 42,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,735 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 35,401 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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KV51 EJC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJC, 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 KV51 EJC registered?

KV51 EJC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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