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OU51 WLD

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 WLD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 141,839 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 137,241 miles

Gearbox Oil cooler Pipes Corroded

Oil Leak

Slight Play In Both Rear Upper Hub Joints

Fail 6 Jun 2015 137,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox Oil cooler Pipes Corroded

Oil Leak

Slight Play In Both Rear Upper Hub Joints

Pass 6 Feb 2014 134,503 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Outer sills covered.

Pass 9 Apr 2012 122,021 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing thin. front brake discs are worn.

rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 98,959 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 91,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 91,750 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 91,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 89,858 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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OU51 WLD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU51 WLD, 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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What year was OU51 WLD registered?

OU51 WLD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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