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MA51 DSE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,535 mi
Last recorded148,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 DSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 148,535 miles

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 144,748 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front tyres wear on edges

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2015 144,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front tyres wear on edges

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2014 134,816 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 112,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 104,190 miles

Cen tre rear seat belt buckle case loose / damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,931 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 87,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 80,910 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,934 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,804 miles

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

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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MA51 DSE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MA51 DSE, 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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MA51 DSE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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