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NK51 FPJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,457 mi
Last recorded127,457 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 FPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,457 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 124,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,073 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,407 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 109,272 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 109,272 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 102,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 102,064 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 79,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,570 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 74,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 66,063 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,200 miles

n/s/r/tyre cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2007 48,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r/tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2006 36,790 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 FPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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