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PO51 FDU

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,812 mi
Last recorded63,812 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in stone chip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,363 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,920 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules slight corosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 61,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake mechanism (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 61,227 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 60,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 56,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,004 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,612 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,134 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,216 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 25,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 15,013 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 FDU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PO51 FDU?

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What year was PO51 FDU registered?

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

Is PO51 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 FDU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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