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RK51 JFE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,642 mi
Last recorded150,642 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 JFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 150,642 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 150,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 146,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 146,525 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH BRAKE PIPES AT END OF REAR FLOOR PAN OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE @ABS PUMP (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH FRONT HEADLAPMS (1.7.2)

DRAG ON CLUTCH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NSF INDICATOR LENSE INSECURE

OSF FOG INSECURE

Pass 4 Oct 2014 145,273 miles

e/m light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 136,441 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 127,961 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 118,200 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small splits on inside wall

Fail 10 Sep 2011 118,200 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has small splits on inside wall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 111,241 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 105,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,161 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 71,880 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 JFE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK51 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

RK51 JFE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 JFE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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