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MF51 UZW

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,804 mi
Last recorded51,804 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 UZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 51,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 51,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,911 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,125 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 25,714 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,714 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 UZW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

MF51 UZW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is MF51 UZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 UZW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF51 UZW have outstanding finance?

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