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CU51 GME

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,042 mi
Last recorded103,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 GME
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres inner & outer edges slightly worn

exhaust centre & tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2020 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres inner & outer edges slightly worn

exhaust centre & tail box corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 96,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system excessive corrosion but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2017 85,151 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box mounting snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,413 miles

corrsion on brake disc,s

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,949 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,312 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 46,312 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 42,255 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,125 miles

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,118 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,043 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,318 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,693 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 23,063 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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CU51 GME is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU51 GME, 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 CU51 GME registered?

CU51 GME is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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