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RK51 JEJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 140,382 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Oct 2011 135,749 miles

Both rear hub assembly bushs worn

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 132,686 miles

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

slight leak on power steering pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2010 132,686 miles

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

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

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

slight leak on power steering pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,280 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

bad leak on gear/box oil cooler

Fail 30 Nov 2009 129,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bad leak on gear/box oil cooler

Fail 17 Sep 2008 110,334 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

bad oil leak on auto/transmisson pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,334 miles

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

bad oil leak on auto/transmisson pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2007 100,475 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 92,219 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 74,921 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 JEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JEJ, 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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What year was RK51 JEJ registered?

RK51 JEJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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