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SP51 CGZ

2001 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,850 mi
Last recorded109,850 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 109,850 miles

Chip in screen

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyre wear

Fail 10 Jun 2014 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyre wear

Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,090 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)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 90,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,944 miles

both front indicator lamps starting to show white

Fail 24 Jun 2011 82,944 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front indicator lamps starting to show white

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2009 68,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2007 50,347 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,101 miles

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

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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SP51 CGZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in White with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP51 CGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP51 CGZ?

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What year was SP51 CGZ registered?

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

Is SP51 CGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 CGZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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