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OU51 KKV

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

203,398 mi
Last recorded203,398 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 203,398 miles

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 203,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 201,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 199,146 miles

Nearside Front wing and door damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 198,947 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 198,851 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 195,366 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 191,422 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 184,693 miles

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

front and rear numberplates deteriated

one of n/s rear side lights not working

rear exhaust deteriated

top centre brake light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2012 171,973 miles

rear exhaust deteriating

rear pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 162,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 154,263 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 144,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 139,775 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 139,774 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 127,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 105,382 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits.

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away.

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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OU51 KKV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OU51 KKV, 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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OU51 KKV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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