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SY51 GBU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,547 mi
Last recorded114,547 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 GBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 106,725 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,880 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 87,305 miles

2nd skin of exhaust silincers corroded and seperating

Pass 20 Oct 2007 75,728 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 75,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 67,674 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 53,601 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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SY51 GBU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SY51 GBU, 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 SY51 GBU registered?

SY51 GBU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is SY51 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 GBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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