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SF51 EJN

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,322 mi
Last recorded108,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EJN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,322 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 101,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,378 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,198 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 82,198 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,344 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 41,656 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 32,525 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 32,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SF51 EJN is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SF51 EJN, 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 SF51 EJN registered?

SF51 EJN is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SF51 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 EJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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