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FE51 NFZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,140 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main headlamp beam warning lamp inoperative.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 95,357 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,323 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2010 87,323 miles

slight play in both rear lower hub bushes

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,840 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 71,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,655 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,512 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 NFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

FE51 NFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 NFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 NFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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