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MX51 UBN

2001 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,975 mi
Last recorded186,975 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UBN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 186,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 182,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 176,880 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 169,321 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

centre and rear exhaust poor

play in both rear top arm rose joints

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2012 169,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn close to limit on outer edges

centre and rear exhaust poor

play in both rear top arm rose joints

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2011 162,079 miles

rear brake discs fitted to wrong sides

slight play in front inner rack joints

slight play in rear rose joints

Fail 22 Sep 2011 162,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs fitted to wrong sides

slight play in front inner rack joints

slight play in rear rose joints

Fail 20 Sep 2010 153,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 153,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 146,188 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 138,912 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 130,609 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

small chips in front screen

Pass 6 Sep 2006 122,298 miles

chip in nsf headlamp lens

Pass 8 Sep 2005 113,618 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tryes worn at inner edge

chip in nsf headlamp lens

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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MX51 UBN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX51 UBN, 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 MX51 UBN registered?

MX51 UBN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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