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BP51 UJK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,125 mi
Last recorded196,125 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 UJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 196,125 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 191,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 186,422 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wishbone arms corroded

crack in zone b of windscreen but not exceeding 40mm

eml light on dash

fuel filter corrosion

minor play in offside rear top hub bush

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in offside rear top hub bush

Pass 6 Apr 2010 173,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 173,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 152,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 129,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,630 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 80,494 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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BP51 UJK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP51 UJK, 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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BP51 UJK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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