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MF51 JZG

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2009 108,345 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,345 miles

oil leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,389 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 96,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 79,553 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,900 miles

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

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

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 JZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

MF51 JZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is MF51 JZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 JZG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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