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PO51 FDJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,295 mi
Last recorded92,295 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,105 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,062 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 87,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 87,709 miles

INDICATOR SWITCH POOR

Pass 19 May 2016 86,115 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 86,115 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 84,408 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 84,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,059 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,350 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,350 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,192 miles

oil leak at front of engine (in area of front crankshaft seal)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,645 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 46,826 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 FDJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FDJ, 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 FDJ registered?

PO51 FDJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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