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AE51 FSA

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

231,282 mi
Last recorded231,282 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FSA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 231,282 miles

engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 218,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre has a wear on the inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 203,657 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 194,290 miles

Exhaust rear scilencer corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges more than rest of tyre

Nearside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 184,038 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated not effecting beam pattern

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 184,038 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside and offside front headlamp lens deteriorated not effecting beam pattern

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 173,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 156,118 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 139,357 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 139,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,156 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 93,328 miles

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

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 FSA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA registered?

AE51 FSA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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