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PO51 EOS

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,619 mi
Last recorded121,619 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 EOS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Underside of vehicle corroded and exhaust and suspension

Fail 12 Dec 2017 121,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Underside of vehicle corroded and exhaust and suspension

Pass 12 Dec 2016 118,265 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded off, exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2016 118,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded off, exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,437 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox mounting corroded away

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2015 114,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox mounting corroded away

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,534 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 110,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,731 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,204 miles

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

exhaust backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,325 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,028 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,100 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 83,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,423 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2006 71,752 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 71,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 55,901 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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PO51 EOS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PO51 EOS, 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 PO51 EOS registered?

PO51 EOS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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