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AE51 FTJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,691 mi
Last recorded150,691 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 150,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 134,744 miles

3) Visual quality of front and rear number plates deteriorating.

4) O/S/R handbrake return spring missing.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 134,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1) N/S/R Tyre just on the legal requirement of 1.6 mm ???

2) O/S/R TYre on 2 mm.

3) Visual quality of front and rear number plates deteriorating.

4) O/S/R handbrake return spring missing.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 117,699 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front discs corroded

front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,939 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 FTJ 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 85.7%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ registered?

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

Is AE51 FTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FTJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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