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SF51 ETR

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 ETR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 118,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 113,066 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

top strut mounting noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2011 108,624 miles

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

nearside front headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,863 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 89,181 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,335 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 70,002 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 58,674 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 ETR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

SF51 ETR is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is SF51 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 ETR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF51 ETR have outstanding finance?

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