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PO51 KUV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,529 mi
Last recorded110,529 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KUV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,529 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

slight exhaust blow

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 107,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

both rear tyres low tread and cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2024 107,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

both rear tyres low tread and cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,132 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

N/S reverse light inop

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

N/S reverse light inop

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,189 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure brackets (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,492 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,490 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded within 30cm of seat mounting, Behind passenger seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded within 30cm of seat mounting, Rear of drivers seat. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shocks corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,484 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust back box delaminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 85,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust back box delaminated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,527 miles

Nearside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,852 miles

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

Eml light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded & deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,438 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded & deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,239 miles

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

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,142 miles

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

n/side front fog light insecure.side skirt n/side insecure.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,432 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,375 miles

handbrake has travel but has reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,725 miles

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

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 KUV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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