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SF51 MPU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,446 mi
Last recorded164,446 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 MPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2013 164,446 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 156,801 miles

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)

rear exhaust diteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2011 138,235 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 122,903 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 114,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 100,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 87,765 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,199 miles

Pass and advise on both front tyres which are wearing unevenly and are close to the legal lim it on the inner and outer edges

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 MPU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

SF51 MPU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SF51 MPU safe to buy?

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