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AE51 FTZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,658 mi
Last recorded118,658 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 FTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 93,417 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,868 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension bushes slight play/wear suspect top

Fail 30 Sep 2008 77,821 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension bushes slight play/wear suspect top

Pass 29 Sep 2007 60,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 44,077 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 FTZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel 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 FTZ, 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 FTZ registered?

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

Is AE51 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 FTZ 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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