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VX51 WPE

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WPE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 140,266 miles

Engine mil & traction lights on

N/s/f tyre starting to get low - close to tread markers

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine mil & traction lights on

Mainbeam warning light not working

N/s/f tyre starting to get low - close to tread markers

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 124,716 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 124,716 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 106,958 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)

front brake discs worn & corroded, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

temporary repair effected to offside front wing/bumper

Fail 6 Jan 2011 106,943 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn & corroded, but not excessively

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 84,013 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 84,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,222 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 67,629 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 67,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip to front windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2006 57,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,746 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2005 41,236 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,236 miles

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

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 WPE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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