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BV51 BBE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,223 mi
Last recorded119,223 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 BBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 119,223 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 105,113 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 96,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,097 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,252 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,454 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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BV51 BBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV51 BBE, 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 BV51 BBE registered?

BV51 BBE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is BV51 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 BBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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