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SF51 EKL

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,480 mi
Last recorded74,480 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EKL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2011 74,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 68,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light staying on

nearside front driveshaft gaiter inner clip loose

offside rear tyre badly split on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2007 64,974 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 64,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,816 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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SF51 EKL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

SF51 EKL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SF51 EKL safe to buy?

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