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PO51 KUN

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KUN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 81,915 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,679 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,498 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 81,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 79,805 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,805 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Perished, cracked and splitting between tread sections

Offside Front worn close to limit, perished, cracked and splitting tread

Offside Rear tyre, perished and cracking o side walls.

Rear exhaust silencer touching boot floor and starting to melt rear bumper.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 79,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 77,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 74,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,027 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,478 miles

rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,478 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,423 miles

Exhaust corroded.

NSR tyre worn unevenly.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,423 miles

Exhaust corroded.

NSR tyre worn unevenly.

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,578 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,739 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 KUN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KUN, 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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PO51 KUN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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