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VX51 WPA

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 140,970 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 136,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area zone B

Pass 5 May 2016 128,384 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 119,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 112,792 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2013 106,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,292 miles

rear exhaust box hanger deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,679 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,494 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,353 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 59,847 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,847 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 39,843 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

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VX51 WPA is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX51 WPA, 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 VX51 WPA registered?

VX51 WPA is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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