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RK51 OTY

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,068 mi
Last recorded133,068 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 133,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 133,068 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 123,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 119,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 112,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 106,983 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 86,797 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 73,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,691 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 OTY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel 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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

RK51 OTY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is RK51 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 OTY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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