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RK51 OWE

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,003 mi
Last recorded105,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 OWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,003 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,634 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,128 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,172 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,123 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,122 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,857 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,764 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 65,118 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,352 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 55,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,250 miles

N/S/F indicator bulb showing slight white light. Slight weep from O/S drive shaft seal. Some small chips on windscreen. Rear exhaust box outer casing coming away. Slight fraying on passenger seat belt.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 34,789 miles

Air horns fitted to car. N/S/R door puddle light bulb not working. Passenger seat belt slighty fraying. Signs of AC leak from receiver. Slight weep from N/S drive shaft seal. N/S/F tyre down to 2.5mm and O/S/F tyre down to 3mm.

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 OWE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OWE, 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 OWE registered?

RK51 OWE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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