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MF51 JZJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,793 mi
Last recorded134,793 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,793 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 134,756 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related corrosion to full underside of the vehice

exhaust in poor condition

rear wheel well drains corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,557 miles

center & rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

corrosion to all front suspension components

Pass 27 May 2021 130,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre & rear exhaust boxes deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 128,713 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 121,486 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall beading but no canvas showing

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 23 May 2017 117,864 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 5 May 2016 114,674 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 11 May 2015 112,628 miles

all brake discs corroded on face of discs

cuts on side walls of n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres no cords

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 107,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 103,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust system generally corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 97,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,777 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,738 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 79,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,507 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 JZJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 JZJ, 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.

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What year was MF51 JZJ registered?

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

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