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SF51 EUJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 99,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,194 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,194 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 82,693 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 82,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,965 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,120 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 64,120 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

drivers wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 41,835 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 EUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

SF51 EUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is SF51 EUJ safe to buy?

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