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FG51 WPY

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,424 mi
Last recorded69,424 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 WPY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,424 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 69,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread ripping off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,735 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 64,733 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,930 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,455 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 44,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,781 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,940 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 43,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,695 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 39,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,534 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,134 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,523 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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FG51 WPY is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige 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 FG51 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

FG51 WPY is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FG51 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 WPY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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