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MF51 BLX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,303 mi
Last recorded173,303 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 173,303 miles

Condition of exhaust

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 163,397 miles

Condition of exhaust

Condition of rear brake discs

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

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

Wear to nearside front tyre onj edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 153,470 miles

backbox outer casing corroded

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. borderline

offside rear tyre on limit. borderline

Fail 1 Nov 2012 153,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

backbox outer casing corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge. borderline

offside rear tyre on limit. borderline

Pass 26 Oct 2011 140,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate slightly damaged but still legible

offside front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 140,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on indicating a fault within the system

front registration plate slightly damaged but still legible

offside front fog lamp inoperative

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 5 Nov 2010 129,047 miles

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

main brake pipes corodded and borderline

Pass 5 Nov 2010 129,047 miles

main brake pipes corodded and borderline

Pass 3 Nov 2009 117,401 miles

Front noplate cracked

Management light on

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,289 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,668 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 63,005 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 45,642 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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MF51 BLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF51 BLX, 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 MF51 BLX registered?

MF51 BLX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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