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SF51 EOH

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,596 mi
Last recorded197,596 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 197,596 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill under plastics (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill under plastics (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 191,636 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 191,636 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 186,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 172,729 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 172,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 154,255 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 154,255 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 136,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 118,760 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

alternator belt slightly frayed.

engine management light stays on.

handbrake near end of adjustment.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 118,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

alternator belt slightly frayed.

engine management light stays on.

handbrake near end of adjustment.

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

some cracking on rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 88,442 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 71,087 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SF51 EOH is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EOH, 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 EOH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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