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SV51 CAX

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,097 mi
Last recorded187,097 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 CAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 187,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 187,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 180,397 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 180,397 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 162,482 miles

The Near-Side Hand Brake is low Effort.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 143,375 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 143,375 miles

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

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

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

The Front Tracking is out of adjustment.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,523 miles

Both Front Anti-roll Bar Links are worn.

The Rear Exhaust Box is weak.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 113,554 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 65,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 33,095 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Aug 2005 19,325 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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SV51 CAX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV51 CAX, 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 SV51 CAX registered?

SV51 CAX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SV51 CAX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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