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EO51 SZZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

169,437 mi
Last recorded169,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 SZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2014 169,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2012 167,302 miles

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Mar 2011 151,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 138,147 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 123,010 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 108,399 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 94,479 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 81,207 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 SZZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

EO51 SZZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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