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BX51 WHB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,682 mi
Last recorded138,682 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 138,682 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 138,682 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 121,216 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 121,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,134 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 109,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2007 101,382 miles

o/s rear tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,781 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,783 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 72,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BX51 WHB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BX51 WHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 WHB registered?

BX51 WHB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BX51 WHB safe to buy?

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