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BD51 UJM

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UJM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 119,925 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 112,646 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

slight rattly noise from engine at idle

Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,134 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,822 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,420 miles

nearside rear shock asorber slight leak

Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock asorber slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 56,201 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 46,855 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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BD51 UJM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

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

Is BD51 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 UJM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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