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BX51 WJA

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,111 mi
Last recorded129,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,111 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas.

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 129,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas.

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,179 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 126,179 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,646 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 96,392 miles

Rear brake pads and discs worn

Rear stub bushes slight play

Rear trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2012 89,013 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 89,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

wipers smear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,231 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,162 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,765 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 40,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BX51 WJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WJA, 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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BX51 WJA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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