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PL51 MWP

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,498 mi
Last recorded123,498 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 MWP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,322 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,521 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 110,287 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 91,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,221 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,661 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 74,432 miles

Oil leak

both back tyres runing uneven

Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,643 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 46,080 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PL51 MWP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PL51 MWP, 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 PL51 MWP registered?

PL51 MWP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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The MOT history for PL51 MWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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