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MF51 DYX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,503 mi
Last recorded90,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,503 miles

Oil leak

managment light on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,501 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

managment light on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 85,354 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 85,305 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,833 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,558 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,252 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 DYX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MF51 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

MF51 DYX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is MF51 DYX safe to buy?

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