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AY51 FSP

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,088 mi
Last recorded142,088 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FSP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 142,088 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 138,798 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 138,798 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 121,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

breather on cam cover broken

Pass 14 Jan 2022 115,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust deteiorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub frames and arms rusty

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various signs of corrosion to underside/rear outer sills/rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 115,840 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On arm as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EML light on

Exhaust deteiorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub frames and arms rusty

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various signs of corrosion to underside/rear outer sills/rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,560 miles

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth. Replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,259 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear floor (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and small splits appearing on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,985 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 60,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,883 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,024 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 41,510 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,413 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 FSP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FSP, 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 AY51 FSP registered?

AY51 FSP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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