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AY51 FJP

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FJP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,220 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,673 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 95,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,019 miles

freeplay in offside rear suspension top bush

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,258 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 75,270 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 69,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,724 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,587 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,586 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 FJP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AY51 FJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY51 FJP?

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What year was AY51 FJP registered?

AY51 FJP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is AY51 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 FJP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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