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FG51 XAV

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,740 mi
Last recorded90,740 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 XAV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perrished

Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 67,742 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,818 miles

slight play in the n/s/r top and bottom hub bush"s

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 28,437 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 XAV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc 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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

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

Is FG51 XAV safe to buy?

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