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FG51 XAZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,763 mi
Last recorded114,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,763 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 108,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,386 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,623 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,622 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,742 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 77,544 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml warning light on

offside rear tyre pressure appears low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 66,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml warning light on

offside rear tyre pressure appears low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,019 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,457 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,905 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 XAZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

FG51 XAZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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