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AM51 WDP

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,248 mi
Last recorded112,248 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WDP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,248 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,975 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 99,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Emission control fault lamp is illuminated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,127 miles

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

nearside front tyre - inner sidewall cracking up

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,813 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,847 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 52,875 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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AM51 WDP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM51 WDP, 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 AM51 WDP registered?

AM51 WDP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AM51 WDP safe to buy?

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