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PX51 EDC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,412 mi
Last recorded141,412 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 EDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 141,412 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 137,731 miles

Fuel pipes slightly damp but no visible leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 133,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,468 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 118,523 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 114,179 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 114,102 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 109,052 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 109,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 104,578 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 104,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007
Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 85,905 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 67,696 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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PX51 EDC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX51 EDC, 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 PX51 EDC registered?

PX51 EDC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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