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BX51 WJV

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

167,790 mi
Last recorded167,790 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 167,790 miles

Engine light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 167,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 163,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

malfunction indicator lamp is on

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,037 miles

clutch worn

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,741 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 150,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 146,191 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,916 miles

Nearside parking brake low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 134,771 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,882 miles

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT SIDE MOVEMENT

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 122,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT SIDE MOVEMENT

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,478 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise oil leak.

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 111,478 miles

Advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in nearside and offside rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,874 miles

Oil leak

advise offside rear seat belt frayed.

advise slight movement in front subframe rear bushes.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 96,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

advise offside rear seat belt frayed.

advise slight movement in front subframe rear bushes.

advise wipers smearing screen.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,984 miles

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated/minor leak.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,512 miles

Oil leak

advise engine breather hose split

Fail 2 Sep 2011 85,512 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

advise engine breather hose split

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,338 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 66,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,415 miles

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

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 WJV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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