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SF51 EPO

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 69,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear box started to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.(esp rear silencer)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,848 miles

offside front tyre seperating in tread and sidewall areas advise change

Fail 1 Sep 2008 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre seperating in tread and sidewall areas advise change

Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,172 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 EPO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EPO, 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 EPO registered?

SF51 EPO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SF51 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 EPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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