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EO51 SZJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,244 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 106,244 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,158 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,690 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,535 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 87,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear silencer outer skin deterioated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear box in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,529 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bands, o/s and n/s disc pads getting low, rear exhaust silencer outer caseing corroding.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,764 miles

o/s/f tyre depth low exhaust rusting rear silencer

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,716 miles

exhaust rusting rear end

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,355 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,722 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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EO51 SZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EO51 SZJ, 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 EO51 SZJ registered?

EO51 SZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 SZJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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