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CN51 CXY

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,658 mi
Last recorded160,658 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 CXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 160,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 158,362 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 147,751 miles

Wipers only just clear screen

Fail 24 Aug 2010

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Wipers only just clear screen

Pass 5 Jun 2009 100,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 95,344 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 92,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 71,957 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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CN51 CXY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CN51 CXY, 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 CN51 CXY registered?

CN51 CXY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is CN51 CXY safe to buy?

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