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AE51 FSY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,016 mi
Last recorded193,016 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 193,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 192,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 183,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plus centre f too r pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 172,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2013 163,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 154,330 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 145,966 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 129,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 115,153 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,318 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,690 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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AE51 FSY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FSY, 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 FSY registered?

AE51 FSY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AE51 FSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FSY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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