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JC51 SAC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,228 mi
Last recorded114,228 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 SAC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,228 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 17 Jan 2017 80,380 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,810 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,421 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,178 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 29,941 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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JC51 SAC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JC51 SAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JC51 SAC registered?

JC51 SAC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is JC51 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC51 SAC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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