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MX51 UFB

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,287 mi
Last recorded131,287 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 UFB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 131,287 miles

ERxhaust corroded

Various oil leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2012 131,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All tyre pressures low

ERxhaust corroded

Front brake pads very low

Various oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,278 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly advise 4 wheel alignment to check suspension geometry

Oil leak

Slight play to both sides rear suspension

Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,277 miles

REAR NO PLATE FADING

Pass 29 Aug 2006 76,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 68,130 miles

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

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 UFB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

MX51 UFB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is MX51 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 UFB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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