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FE51 UCJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,529 mi
Last recorded175,529 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 175,529 miles

Chip in passenger side front head lamp glass, but doesnt affect beam pattern.

Complete exhaust system is deteriorated.

Drivers side front inner constant velosity joint gaiter weeping.

Drivers side front tyre devoid of tread on inner edges.But centre 2/3rds is in excess of 1.6mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger side rear tyre has cut in outer side wall. but chords are not exposed.

Passenger side rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 175,529 miles

Chip in passenger side front head lamp glass, but doesnt affect beam pattern.

Complete exhaust system is deteriorated.

Drivers side front inner constant velosity joint gaiter weeping.

Drivers side front tyre devoid of tread on inner edges.But centre 2/3rds is in excess of 1.6mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side rear tyre has cut in outer side wall. but chords are not exposed.

Passenger side rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 161,234 miles

front brake inbalance at 25%

n/s inner drive shaft gaitor split

n/s/r indicator bulb slight discolored

o/s/f tyre scrubbing heavy just within limits

oil leak pressent g/box / engine

Pass 29 Sep 2008 157,462 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 152,427 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 152,427 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 147,764 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 137,023 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FE51 UCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

FE51 UCJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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