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NK51 FNZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,559 mi
Last recorded95,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,267 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,100 miles

Both front indicators slightly dis-coloured

Front pads 2/3rd worn and front discs corroded

Minor oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,547 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front tyres wearing slightly low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn/corroded + pads 2/3rds worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,064 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,808 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,789 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 28,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 25,567 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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NK51 FNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 NK51 FNZ, 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 NK51 FNZ registered?

NK51 FNZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is NK51 FNZ safe to buy?

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