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BD51 UJL

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,115 mi
Last recorded181,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 181,115 miles

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

rear silencer skin corroded,,, securing bracket snapped

Pass 12 Dec 2014 173,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2014 173,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 164,327 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 164,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,208 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2012 116,208 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 150,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 140,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 124,303 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 116,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 116,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 102,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 81,927 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 64,304 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BD51 UJL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD51 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

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

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