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GF51 WWU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 120,962 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre outter wall sliglty damaged

offside rear inner tyre wall has a cut

Pass 23 Dec 2010 110,337 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 102,466 miles

N/S front tyre cut in outer side wall

N/S rear tyre weorn on inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 102,466 miles

N/S front tyre cut in outer side wall

N/S rear tyre weorn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,579 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 99,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 93,510 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,510 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GF51 WWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GF51 WWU, 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

How do I check the history of GF51 WWU?

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What year was GF51 WWU registered?

GF51 WWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GF51 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 WWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF51 WWU have outstanding finance?

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