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RK51 NWU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,595 mi
Last recorded154,595 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,595 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 152,084 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 148,440 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Fail 6 Aug 2018 142,523 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre worn edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 132,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 coil springs rusted

eml light on dash

exhaust rusted

front brake disc's pitted and scored

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,155 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 coil springs rusted

eml light on dash

exhaust rusted

front and rear disc's pitted and scored

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2016 126,623 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 124,392 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management lamp on

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

slightplay rear suspension

Pass 9 Jul 2014 118,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man' lamp on

Fail 9 Jul 2014 118,416 miles

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man' lamp on

Pass 12 Aug 2010 110,102 miles

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

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

crack in offside fornt door mirror but not affecting drivers rear veiw

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 99,252 miles

crack in offside door mirror but not obstructing rear view

rear number plate fading

Pass 26 Nov 2007 92,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,420 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 NWU 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

RK51 NWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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