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FG51 WNV

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,886 mi
Last recorded137,886 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WNV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,558 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 126,495 miles

REAR SILENCER BODY CORRODED, MOUNT INSECURE.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 119,938 miles

FRONT FOG LIGHTS DAMAGED LENS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 113,029 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,189 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 83,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2007 69,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 58,110 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 58,110 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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FG51 WNV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FG51 WNV, 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 FG51 WNV registered?

FG51 WNV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FG51 WNV safe to buy?

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