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FX51 BJF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 121,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 121,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,847 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Rear brake pads 60% worn

Under body dry/corroded

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2015 107,214 miles

front tyre worn to 5 mm, rear tyres worn ro 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,809 miles

all the brake pads 1/2 worn!

front brake imbalance 29%. Max legal limit 30%.

lip in the front brake disc surfaces.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,186 miles

exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

front brake discs worn/lipped.

o/s fog light aim high.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.N/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm. legal limit 1.6 mm.

slight play in the o/s/r suspension joints.

underbody dry/corroded.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,441 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

rear tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight play in the o/s/r lower suspension bush.

underbdy dry/corroded.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 81,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 81,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 72,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 72,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 56,551 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 56,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 48,705 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FX51 BJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 BJF, 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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FX51 BJF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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