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MF51 JYN

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,175 mi
Last recorded127,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JYN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 127,175 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,574 miles

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

parking brake lever high

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2009 99,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

parking brake lever high

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2008 91,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 85,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 78,241 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 78,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 126,580 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 JYN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

MF51 JYN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is MF51 JYN safe to buy?

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