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SF51 EKZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,240 mi
Last recorded154,240 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 154,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 143,170 miles

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

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 25 Nov 2011 143,148 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 4 Nov 2010 136,004 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills have covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2009 127,400 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills have covers on

Fail 4 Nov 2009 127,385 miles

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

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

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sills have covers on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,449 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 117,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside rear lower rose bushes on hub have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2007 110,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 96,983 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 96,982 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 81,565 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 EKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF51 EKZ, 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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SF51 EKZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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