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AE51 FPY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

n/s/f foglamp missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,679 miles

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

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

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread face deteriorated

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,462 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

1) Offside front seat belt webbing damaged, (passable at time of testing).

2) Front disc pads worn to service limits.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,091 miles

1) Nail in O/S/F tyre ( tyre pressure low ). † †2) O/S/R Tyre close to limits (wearing on innere edge.

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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AE51 FPY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE51 FPY, 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 AE51 FPY registered?

AE51 FPY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AE51 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FPY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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