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FE51 NFF

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,273 mi
Last recorded157,273 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 157,273 miles

oil leak

play in near side rear arm bush

Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

number plates faded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 140,693 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in n/s/r bush

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,146 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 120,301 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 120,244 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 109,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,345 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 83,186 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,100 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 41,788 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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FE51 NFF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FE51 NFF, 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 FE51 NFF registered?

FE51 NFF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FE51 NFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 NFF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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