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SY51 BKD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,794 mi
Last recorded186,794 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 BKD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 186,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded from rack (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 178,689 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small crack in zone A.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 178,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small crack in zone A.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 168,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 160,877 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 149,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 135,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 126,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 125,948 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 114,036 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 114,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 98,279 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 81,391 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 81,390 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,696 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SY51 BKD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SY51 BKD, 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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SY51 BKD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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