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SK51 GMY

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,539 mi
Last recorded101,539 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 GMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,467 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,817 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side rear tyre slightly flat spoted

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,368 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,177 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 39,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 30,391 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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SK51 GMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SK51 GMY, 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 SK51 GMY registered?

SK51 GMY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SK51 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 GMY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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