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MF51 ZTK

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,690 mi
Last recorded233,690 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 233,690 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 233,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 220,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 220,370 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 208,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 208,822 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 199,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 190,484 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 183,269 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 173,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 160,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 144,797 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 126,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 109,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 96,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 84,910 miles

slight noise from handbrake shoes surface rust on rear exhaust box

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 ZTK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

MF51 ZTK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MF51 ZTK safe to buy?

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