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NK51 FPG

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FPG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd after cat (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 122,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outter bush on hub (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion floor front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd after cat (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 115,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 107,439 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 97,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 97,680 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,589 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,866 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,059 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 78,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front wheel tracking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,148 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,418 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,413 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 58,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both front inner brake pads getting low

nearside rear handbrake cable return spring insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 40,176 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 FPG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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