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AE51 FRD

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FRD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,829 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded

o/s rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 87,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,770 miles

Nearside front tyre worn quite close to limits.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,519 miles

1) Nail in N/S/R tyre.

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 FRD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE51 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

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

Is AE51 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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