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OU51 KKW

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,097 mi
Last recorded133,097 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KKW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,097 miles

Engine manegment lamp on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 133,097 miles

Engine manegment lamp on

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 128,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 128,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,359 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 123,359 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,061 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine warning light on

wear found in lower stablelizer bush

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,061 miles

engine warning light on

wear found in lower stablelizer bush

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,420 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 97,420 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 88,201 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 88,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,476 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 80,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,227 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,540 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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OU51 KKW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OU51 KKW, 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 OU51 KKW registered?

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

Is OU51 KKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 KKW shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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