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AR51 XBF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,824 mi
Last recorded122,824 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,824 miles

Other metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Sep 2010 122,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Other metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,257 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,683 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 92,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 77,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,502 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,486 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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AR51 XBF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 XBF, 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 AR51 XBF registered?

AR51 XBF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AR51 XBF safe to buy?

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