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MF51 JZR

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 JZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,028 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 108,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 105,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 94,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,113 miles

Nearside Rear 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 JZR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

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

Is MF51 JZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 JZR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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