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KX51 VVK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,373 mi
Last recorded165,373 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 VVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 165,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 146,632 miles

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

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

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

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

slight play nearside rear hub bush

Fail 28 Nov 2012 146,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

chip windscreen

rear exhaust rust

slight play nearside rear hub bush

Pass 1 Dec 2011 134,899 miles

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

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

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre 2 mm

offside front tyre limit

offside rear tyre limit

only nearside front seat in use at time of test

rear discs scored

Fail 30 Nov 2011 134,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre 2 mm

offside front tyre limit

offside rear tyre limit

only nearside front seat in use at time of test

rear discs scored

Pass 2 Dec 2010 125,018 miles

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

chip windscreen

offside rear tyre limit outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 114,028 miles

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and limit outer edge

nearside rear upper hub bush slight play

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

wipers poor

Fail 16 Nov 2009 114,028 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and limit outer edge

nearside rear upper hub bush slight play

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

wipers poor

Pass 1 Dec 2008 103,009 miles

very slight wear in rear suspension rose joints.front suspensiomn pan bushes starting to perish,exhaust rusty but sound.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 93,061 miles

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

rear tyres low inner edge

wipers poor windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2007 92,985 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

rear tyres low inner edge

wipers poor windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Dec 2006 78,991 miles

N/S WIPER TORN,FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

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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KX51 VVK 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 66.7%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

KX51 VVK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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