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MF51 BNB

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,258 mi
Last recorded102,258 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 102,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2014 102,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 91,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,289 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 63,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,225 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 44,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,181 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 BNB 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 BNB, 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 MF51 BNB?

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What year was MF51 BNB registered?

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

Is MF51 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BNB 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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