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PO51 FEH

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,798 mi
Last recorded54,798 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 54,798 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,384 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

front brake discs corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Nov 2017 54,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,562 miles

cracking on both front tyres and n/s/r tyre

eml light on

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,167 miles

both front tyre treads cracking

eml light on

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,167 miles

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

both front tyre treads cracking

eml light on

n/s wiper torn

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,547 miles

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres cracked on outer and inner edges

engine man light on

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,909 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 46,055 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,544 miles

wiper blades splliting

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 39,719 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,204 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 FEH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FEH, 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

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What year was PO51 FEH registered?

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

Is PO51 FEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 FEH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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