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FJ51 LAE

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,592 mi
Last recorded85,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero102,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2007 85,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 75,286 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 69,056 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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FJ51 LAE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 102,538 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 LAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 LAE registered?

FJ51 LAE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FJ51 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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