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RK51 JAU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

255,167 mi
Last recorded255,167 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 JAU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 255,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 240,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 240,246 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 228,607 miles

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2018 228,265 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed and corroded nearside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed and corroded offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed and corroded offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2017 214,822 miles

All brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

Nearside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

Offside front brake disc backing plate insecure

Oil leak

Slight play at nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2016 202,222 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 14 Jun 2016 202,222 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust heatshield insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 198,444 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

unable to check rear seatbelts

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2015 198,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 24 Jun 2014 194,136 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated and slightly blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 194,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated and slightly blowing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 187,445 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r inner sidelight out

Pass 7 Jun 2012 178,252 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2011 167,260 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 167,260 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 152,103 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 134,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 127,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 119,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 119,003 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 108,281 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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RK51 JAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK51 JAU, 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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RK51 JAU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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