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FE51 UCF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2016 156,515 miles

underside rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2015 146,729 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 139,002 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 132,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front headlamps slight discoulored underside inc brake, suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 113,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 103,954 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 93,176 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 81,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,462 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 UCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 FE51 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

FE51 UCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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