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VA51 AGX

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,242 mi
Last recorded187,242 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AGX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 187,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 182,608 miles

drivers front and rear and passenger rear window stuck open, rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

front lower arm bushes and rear trailing arm bushes splitting and some play

heavy corrosion to all suspension parts and subframes

off side front tyre on limit, off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nail in tread

oil leak from gearbox, chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2013 180,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 180,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 178,691 miles

all bake discs very corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear slincer deterioated but not leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 178,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all bake discs very corroded

rear slincer deterioated but not leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 159,404 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 169,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 149,428 miles

front suspension low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 135,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 123,188 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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VA51 AGX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VA51 AGX, 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 VA51 AGX registered?

VA51 AGX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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