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KX51 RJY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,022 mi
Last recorded132,022 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RJY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 132,022 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 132,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Joint Also Making Loud Clunking Noises (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 122,141 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 122,139 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,420 miles

Offside Front Inner CV Gator Damaged But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt

Tyre's Wearing From inner Edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 94,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 81,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 63,451 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,451 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2008 53,016 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 45,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 45,726 miles

oil level low.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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KX51 RJY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KX51 RJY, 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 KX51 RJY registered?

KX51 RJY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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