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BD51 UJJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,205 mi
Last recorded88,205 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 88,205 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 83,018 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,052 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty

Surface rust on suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2022 77,183 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is going rusty

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,003 miles

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

Surface rust on suspension

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,878 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,715 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is rusty

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,019 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,019 miles

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

Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,787 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust box ix going rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2016 73,304 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2015 71,810 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Outer skin on rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2015 71,810 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,348 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,608 miles

Outer skin on rear exhaust box is rusty.

n/s/r shockabsorber has reduced damping.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,256 miles

N/s rear tyre coming upto wear limit on outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Possible n/s front wheel bearing noise.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,547 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,397 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 36,180 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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BD51 UJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD51 UJJ, 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 BD51 UJJ registered?

BD51 UJJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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