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SF51 EKV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,039 mi
Last recorded94,039 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EKV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,039 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 94,031 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

front sub frame rear bushes worn

general under body corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

rear boot floor heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,736 miles

both front indicators faded

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

engine management light on

engine oil leak

engine oil level on min

front brake discs worn

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre low on outside edge (borderline)

offside front tyre low on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear boot floor heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear wiperblade split

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,735 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators faded

both rear flexi brake hoses perished

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

engine management light on

engine oil leak

engine oil level on min

front brake discs worn

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre low on outside edge (borderline)

offside front tyre low on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear boot floor heavily corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear wiperblade split

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,751 miles

Centre heat shield insecure

Engine management light on

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre heat shield insecure

Engine management light on

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded and weak

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 52,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,960 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,463 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,428 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,948 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 8,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SF51 EKV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF51 EKV, 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 EKV registered?

SF51 EKV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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