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PO51 EKE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 EKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 83,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,007 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,860 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,971 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,129 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 75,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 74,230 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,365 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,392 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,790 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,910 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,813 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,192 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,838 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 49,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,484 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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PO51 EKE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PO51 EKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO51 EKE registered?

PO51 EKE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is PO51 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 EKE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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