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FA51 ZTR

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,237 miles

exhaust corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

offside mirror slightly damaged but is not seriously affecting the rear view

offside rear upper suspension arm slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2017 102,237 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

offside mirror slightly damaged but is not seriously affecting the rear view

offside rear upper suspension arm slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,307 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 86,180 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust deteriorated but still secure

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Jan 2014 77,718 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 53,784 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,478 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,110 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 21,775 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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FA51 ZTR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FA51 ZTR, 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 FA51 ZTR registered?

FA51 ZTR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is FA51 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 ZTR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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