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OU51 KLV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,853 mi
Last recorded99,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 KLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fited over sills.

offside and nearside rear floor corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,496 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,081 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 88,316 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 86,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 86,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,170 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,457 miles

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s/n/s/f lower suspension arms rusty.

o/s/n/s/r brake hose ferrels starting to rust.

slight play in o/s/n/s/r top suspension bushes.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/n/s/r top suspension bushes.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 63,219 miles

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

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

covers on outer sills obstructing view.

rear exhaust rusty.

slight play in o/s/n/s/r suspension bushes.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,751 miles

near side front and off side front tyres worn on the inner edges and close to the tread limit.

Pass 20 Jun 2005 48,565 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 48,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KLV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 OU51 KLV, 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 KLV registered?

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

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