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CU51 GMF

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,685 mi
Last recorded85,685 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 GMF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,685 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 81,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp bracket broken, nearside front seatbelt stork cover missing,

battery insecure

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Fail 23 May 2012 81,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp bracket broken, nearside front seatbelt stork cover missing,

battery insecure

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,173 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,542 miles

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

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

plastic casing missing from n/s/f seatbelt catch

Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,162 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 GMF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU51 GMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 GMF registered?

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

Is CU51 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 GMF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU51 GMF have outstanding finance?

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