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FE51 UBZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 114,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,878 miles

Oil leak

brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 75,216 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,302 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 49,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 UBZ 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 66.7%.

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 UBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE51 UBZ?

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What year was FE51 UBZ registered?

FE51 UBZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is FE51 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UBZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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