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BU51 CDE

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,422 mi
Last recorded152,422 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 CDE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 152,422 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 148,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 132,976 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

some damage to n/s/f wing mirror head

Fail 16 Apr 2014 132,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

some damage to n/s/f wing mirror head

Pass 10 May 2013 120,288 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 120,287 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyrtes wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 110,030 miles

Centre seatbelt retract/release mechanism defective

Fail 14 May 2012 110,027 miles

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

Centre seatbelt retract/release mechanism defective

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,309 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 97,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,085 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 75,856 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BU51 CDE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU51 CDE, 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 BU51 CDE registered?

BU51 CDE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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