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NK51 FOT

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

154,553 mi
Last recorded154,553 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FOT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 154,553 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriated

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 154,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate slightly deteriated

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 149,240 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 149,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 144,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 144,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

battery poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2013 139,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s & o/s rear inner wings corrosion forming

Pass 15 Jul 2013 139,174 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear inner wings corrosion forming

Pass 12 Jul 2012 133,904 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 133,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,253 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 126,250 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 114,882 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 114,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2009 103,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 103,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 85,982 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,264 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2007 68,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,415 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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NK51 FOT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 NK51 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

NK51 FOT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is NK51 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 FOT shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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