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RK51 JCY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,694 mi
Last recorded155,694 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 155,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 149,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms corroding

offside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 148,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms corroding

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread,wearing low and unevenly on inner edge and has an unrepairable puncture

offside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 138,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 138,846 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,117 miles

o/s/r lower hub bush slight play!

rear number plate deteriorating!

rear xhaust deteriorating!"

Fail 15 Sep 2009 128,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r lower hub bush slight play!

rear number plate deteriorating!

rear xhaust deteriorating!"

Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,225 miles

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing!

Pass 18 Sep 2007 109,336 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,426 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 9,426 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 68,563 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 JCY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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