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PO51 EJZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,911 mi
Last recorded201,911 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 EJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 201,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 198,652 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 197,558 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 197,558 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 190,329 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 190,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 183,365 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 183,365 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 176,408 miles

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 3 Jul 2009 173,551 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 171,046 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 167,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 162,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 131,736 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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PO51 EJZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PO51 EJZ, 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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PO51 EJZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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