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SV51 EZC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 EZC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,380 miles

EML on

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

n/s/f wiper torn

noise at belt area

rear discs starting to lip

rear pads wearing low

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML on

exhaust system corroding

free play at h/brake

n/s/f wiper torn

noise at belt area

rear discs starting to lip

rear pads wearing low

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2010 94,153 miles

very slight play at o/s/r wheel

rear discs starting to corroed

Fail 9 Mar 2010 94,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

E.M.L light on

n/s/f tyre wearing low

rear discs starting to corroed

very slight play at o/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,987 miles

heat sheild insecure

o/s wiper torn

oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heat sheild insecure

o/s wiper torn

oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Feb 2008 78,206 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust hanger broken on rear silencer

n/s f wiper blade torn

sections of exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Feb 2008 78,206 miles

exhaust hanger broken on rear silencer

n/s f wiper blade torn

sections of exhaust corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,554 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 71,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 62,686 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 62,686 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EZC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV51 EZC, 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 EZC registered?

SV51 EZC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SV51 EZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 EZC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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