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KV51 EKC

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,405 mi
Last recorded139,405 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 EKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2016 139,405 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 120,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

engine management light on

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,958 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,265 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 69,093 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 65,388 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,152 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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KV51 EKC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

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

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