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RA51 KRJ

2001 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,778 mi
Last recorded110,778 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 KRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,848 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,658 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,460 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,265 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,876 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,632 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,632 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 29,503 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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RA51 KRJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA51 KRJ, 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 RA51 KRJ registered?

RA51 KRJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is RA51 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 KRJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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