CarVerify

Free Car Check

PX51 ECW

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

243,760 mi
Last recorded243,760 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 ECW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 243,760 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Lower ()

Main and rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules greased preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlight slightly clouded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing Outer bearing/pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge, offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake application slightly uneven

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear of vehicle floor and both sills slightly corroded

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 243,760 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Lower ()

Main and rear brake pipes and brake hose ferrules greased preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlight slightly clouded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing Outer bearing/pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge, offside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake application slightly uneven

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear of vehicle floor and both sills slightly corroded

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 242,117 miles

All front and rear suspension slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

main brake pipes and rear brake hose ferrules greased preventing full inspection

Fail 26 Sep 2016 242,113 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front and rear suspension slightly corroded

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 241,233 miles

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

Oil leak

brakepipes difficult to assess due to grease

Pass 20 Jun 2013 219,004 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 208,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 196,923 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 179,227 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 158,772 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 113,272 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PX51 ECW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue 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 PX51 ECW, 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 PX51 ECW?

You can check the full history of PX51 ECW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PX51 ECW registered?

PX51 ECW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is PX51 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX51 ECW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX51 ECW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PX51 ECW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.