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RK51 OTR

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 138,874 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 138,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 116,016 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 116,016 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 94,579 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 94,579 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 81,763 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 81,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RK51 OTR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

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

Is RK51 OTR safe to buy?

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