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MF51 BMO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,916 mi
Last recorded86,916 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BMO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 86,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,874 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 74,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 73,269 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 71,717 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,120 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 50,042 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 BMO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BMO, 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 MF51 BMO registered?

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

Is MF51 BMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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