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FG51 XAT

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,851 mi
Last recorded141,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XAT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 141,851 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r shock corroded.

Rear rear exhaust box poor condition.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear poor condition. (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 141,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 140,967 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front crossmember centre bushes poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 139,465 miles

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2022 139,465 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area within 30cm of drivers seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2021 137,935 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 137,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 137,499 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame centre bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive o/s/f power steering pipe damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 136,013 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front sub frame centre bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage o/s/f by steering rack (pipe damp) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 134,978 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 133,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 131,121 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 129,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,205 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust system rear section excessive corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 128,560 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 128,560 miles

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2012 122,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,208 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 100,978 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,174 miles

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

Oil leak

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

temporary repair made to high level stop lamp.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,174 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2008 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 76,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,818 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 64,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 54,577 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 42,489 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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FG51 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FG51 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

FG51 XAT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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