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OE51 FMC

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,070 mi
Last recorded157,070 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 FMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2012 157,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 148,494 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slighty worn

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 140,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 132,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 125,378 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 117,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 116,888 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 98,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE51 FMC 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 OE51 FMC, 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 OE51 FMC registered?

OE51 FMC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is OE51 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE51 FMC 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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