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MX51 UDL

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

261,859 mi
Last recorded261,859 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2017 261,859 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 244,435 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount rough when rotated

Pass 26 Feb 2015 226,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 209,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 192,860 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 176,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Feb 2011 156,649 miles

advise longarm bush spliting near side rear advise rear tail box very and breaking up oil leaks around sump aera /timing casing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 139,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,926 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 101,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 59,333 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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MX51 UDL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

MX51 UDL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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