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NX51 BFK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 134,311 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front wing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 134,278 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

damage to nearside front wing

Pass 17 Feb 2014 126,364 miles

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

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

protruding edges due to damaged to nearside front wing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 126,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

protruding edges due to damaged to nearside front wing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 119,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 113,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 102,042 miles

damage to nearside front wing

lens missing on offside side repeater

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,453 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 64,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,188 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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NX51 BFK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 NX51 BFK, 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 NX51 BFK registered?

NX51 BFK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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