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EU51 WCK

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,445 mi
Last recorded125,445 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 125,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 110,334 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,256 miles

slight wear to n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,109 miles

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

outer skin on rear exhaust box coming off

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,927 miles

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

Fail 28 Oct 2015 97,927 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan by seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,272 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 92,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,691 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,472 miles

front and rear pads getting low

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,954 miles

exhaust rusty

general signs of age and wear

Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

general signs of age and wear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,354 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2008 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,474 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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EU51 WCK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU51 WCK, 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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EU51 WCK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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