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Y951 KBL

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,463 mi
Last recorded113,463 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY951 KBL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 113,463 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slighly perished

Pass 28 May 2012 112,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 110,638 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 110,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 109,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 104,975 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 98,671 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 93,674 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 88,789 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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Y951 KBL 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 88.9%.

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 Y951 KBL, 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 Y951 KBL registered?

Y951 KBL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y951 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y951 KBL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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