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VX51 MKN

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,274 mi
Last recorded135,274 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 MKN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 135,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 135,271 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,773 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 94,773 miles

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 27 Aug 2009 93,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 79,762 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 65,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,658 miles

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

front tyres slightly warn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2005 40,196 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2005 40,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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VX51 MKN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX51 MKN, 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 VX51 MKN registered?

VX51 MKN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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