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PO51 FDP

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,281 mi
Last recorded57,281 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 57,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 53,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both body to axle and axle to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 52,570 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 52,570 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pipe centre of car leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,249 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,152 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,466 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,597 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,127 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,685 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,613 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 24,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 18,779 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 FDP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PO51 FDP, 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 FDP registered?

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

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