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AE51 VEA

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2014 137,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,779 miles

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

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 120,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,104 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 100,471 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,308 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AE51 VEA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

AE51 VEA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AE51 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VEA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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