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SP51 CFZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,755 mi
Last recorded154,755 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 154,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

o/s rear number plate light is weak

traction control light is turned off on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2012 151,679 miles

engine management light on

n/s wiper starting to split

play in both rear top suspension bushes

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 146,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades starting to split

engine mangement warning light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 142,459 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust box rusty

traction control light on

Fail 27 Oct 2010 142,456 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on

rear exhaust box rusty

traction control light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 140,380 miles

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

handbrake travel close to fail

Pass 16 Oct 2008 127,403 miles

T.C.S light on

engine idle speed erratick close to fail

engine management light on

hand brake travel close to fail

play in rear suspension joints both sides

Fail 16 Oct 2008 127,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

T.C.S light on

engine idle speed erratick close to fail

engine management light on

hand brake travel close to fail

play in rear suspension joints both sides

Pass 24 Oct 2007 106,386 miles

hand brake travel close to fail

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

scratches in windscreen zone B

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Fail 24 Oct 2007 106,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel close to fail

nearside rear tyre close to limit of wear

scratches in windscreen zone B

slight play in rear suspension bushes both sides

Pass 28 Oct 2006 87,164 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 73,026 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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SP51 CFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP51 CFZ, 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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SP51 CFZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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