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SV51 EZE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,435 mi
Last recorded107,435 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 EZE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,435 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 104,186 miles

middle heatshield loose

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

middle and back box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 104,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

middle and back box corroded

middle heatshield loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,909 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,541 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 95,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 86,171 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

R/H HANDBRAKE RETURN SPRING MISSING.

R/H/R TYRE ON WRONG WAY ROUND.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 63,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,654 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 EZE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EZE, 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 EZE registered?

SV51 EZE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SV51 EZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 EZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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