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MY51 AAB

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,206 mi
Last recorded171,206 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 171,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 171,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early rectification advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 165,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

one rear exhaust hanger rusted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 162,111 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 162,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 159,150 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 159,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 154,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 154,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 153,716 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2013 149,304 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2012 144,876 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 142,319 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust tail box outer skin is corroded

offside rear tyre has slight uneven tread on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 136,882 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 127,545 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

evidence of a coolant leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 127,545 miles

Front Sub-frame 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)

evidence of a coolant leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 112,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 84,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 69,238 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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MY51 AAB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MY51 AAB, 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 MY51 AAB registered?

MY51 AAB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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