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VX51 WPM

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,418 mi
Last recorded182,418 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 WPM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 182,418 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 182,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 177,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

engine oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 177,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 156,388 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,391 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2013 136,318 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 136,318 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 127,025 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 116,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r damper slighty leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,031 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear screen

osr tyre warn to 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,097 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,432 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 39,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 39,294 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WPM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM registered?

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

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