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MX51 UDZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,355 mi
Last recorded159,355 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 159,355 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 159,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 151,524 miles

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall (possible cords exposed)

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear inner silencer mounting broken

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 151,516 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall (possible cords exposed)

engine management light on

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear inner silencer mounting broken

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 142,522 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chips to windscreen

engine management light on

nearside front inner cv boot split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 118,627 miles

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front headlights poor condition

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 110,752 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,862 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine management light staying on

long travel on hanbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2006 86,135 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 UDZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UDZ, 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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MX51 UDZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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