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FG51 WNU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,458 mi
Last recorded166,458 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,458 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

back box exhaust outer skin peeling away

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Sep 2016 161,940 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box outer skin is corroding through

Pass 12 Sep 2015 157,788 miles

Nearside headlamp wiper arm stuck on lens

near side rear and off side rear upper and lower suspension arm outer bush/bearings have slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2015 157,788 miles

Nearside headlamp wiper arm stuck on lens

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

near side rear and off side rear upper and lower suspension arm outer bush/bearings have slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2014 153,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 153,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2013 147,180 miles

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

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

nsf tyre has cracks in tread

osf tyre has cracks in tread

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 147,180 miles

nsf tyre has cracks in tread

osf tyre has cracks in tread

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 147,158 miles

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2012 147,143 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear exhaust is quite badly deteriorated

rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 147,131 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 144,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 144,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 141,348 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 141,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 122,754 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 122,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 101,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 74,321 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FG51 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG51 WNU, 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 FG51 WNU registered?

FG51 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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