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MC51 OMU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,309 mi
Last recorded264,309 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 OMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 264,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spherical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 264,298 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 264,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail box deteriorated

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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MC51 OMU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC51 OMU, 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

How do I check the history of MC51 OMU?

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What year was MC51 OMU registered?

MC51 OMU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is MC51 OMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC51 OMU 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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