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WA51 ARU

2001 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ARU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 92,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 91,691 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,235 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,083 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,038 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight brake judder offside front

slight brake judder offside rear

Fail 15 Oct 2010 67,788 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight brake judder offside front

slight brake judder offside rear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,295 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 63,295 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,153 miles

N/S/R handbrake performance low

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,460 miles

both front wiper-blades split

rear handbrake imbalance= 77% nearside low effort

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,917 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
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WA51 ARU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WA51 ARU, 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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WA51 ARU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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