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PO51 FEG

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,272 mi
Last recorded63,272 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 FEG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 63,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,918 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,178 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,574 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 55,048 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 51,683 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 37,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,546 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 FEG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

PO51 FEG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is PO51 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 FEG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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