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BD51 UKU

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2009 109,408 miles

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

n/s/r indicator pale

Pass 30 Dec 2008 100,015 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 100,002 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge and outer sidewall has small splits.not yet deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,249 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 82,512 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 76,973 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
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BD51 UKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UKU, 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

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What year was BD51 UKU registered?

BD51 UKU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is BD51 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 UKU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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