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FX51 PUY

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 PUY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,870 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake disc covers corroded

nearside front tyre low on pressure

nearside handbrake lower on performance

nearside headlamp deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 116,779 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,779 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin poor

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

Pass 11 May 2015 108,055 miles

Back box deteriorated

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

tank support strap fractured

Pass 14 May 2014 98,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

back box deteriotated

tailpipe missing fumes entering car

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,405 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R brake back plate missing.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,170 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,572 miles

Front/rear discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 55,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front/rear discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,130 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008
Fail 24 Sep 2008

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,605 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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FX51 PUY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,958cc diesel 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 PUY, 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 FX51 PUY registered?

FX51 PUY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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