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VX51 WPD

2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,133 mi
Last recorded193,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid87,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 193,133 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 193,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Surface cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 176,269 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 176,269 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 153,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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VX51 WPD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 87,798 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX51 WPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX51 WPD registered?

VX51 WPD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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