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AE51 FSX

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,930 mi
Last recorded133,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto80,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FSX
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 133,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 121,667 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 121,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 96,854 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 83,859 miles

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

front n/s tyre damaged on outside sidewall

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero Auto?

Based on 572 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

76.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Headlamp not working on main beam 10
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AE51 FSX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 80,025 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 Aero Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 FSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 FSX registered?

AE51 FSX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Auto, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AE51 FSX safe to buy?

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