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FJ51 LCF

2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,467 mi
Last recorded137,467 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto81,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 137,467 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

screen has slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,589 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 98,175 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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FJ51 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 81,798 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ51 LCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ51 LCF registered?

FJ51 LCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FJ51 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ51 LCF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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