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MX51 UDY

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,400 mi
Last recorded129,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2011 129,400 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres getting low

front discs lipped

n/s wiper split end

Pass 28 Jun 2010 119,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 109,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 87,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,929 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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MX51 UDY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

MX51 UDY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is MX51 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UDY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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