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KX51 WFZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,686 mi
Last recorded131,686 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 WFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 131,686 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 126,011 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,276 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slightly corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre deteriorated,perished and split outer shoulder

Oil leak

Poor beam pattern definition offside headlamp

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,287 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor definition

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Slight movement rear suspesion arm bushes

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2013 116,287 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor definition

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

Rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Slight movement rear suspesion arm bushes

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 111,381 miles

Engine management warning illuminated

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 111,381 miles

Engine management warning illuminated

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,038 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 82,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 75,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 62,605 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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KX51 WFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KX51 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

KX51 WFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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