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WA51 APX

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,189 mi
Last recorded152,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 APX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 152,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and rear chassis leg areas

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas.unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liners fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear brake -pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2020 152,155 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper and lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner sill and rear chassis leg areas

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas.unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liners fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

offside and nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2018 149,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas.unable to fully inspect due to wheel arch liners fitted

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 147,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 147,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 142,977 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 142,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes of nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 133,398 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 133,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,289 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 122,289 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,226 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,759 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 93,188 miles

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2011 93,188 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,580 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,350 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 60,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,144 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 50,837 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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WA51 APX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA51 APX, 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 WA51 APX registered?

WA51 APX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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