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AY51 DLZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,878 mi
Last recorded70,878 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 70,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,986 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 67,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 66,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,505 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished on outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,439 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,439 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,409 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,871 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 34,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 26,684 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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AY51 DLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY51 DLZ, 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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AY51 DLZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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