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WA51 AUF

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,938 mi
Last recorded153,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 AUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 153,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear lower arm bush outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear shock absorber mounting area contiuing into wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule four rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside inner cv boot (pin hole)

Pass 4 Jul 2018 147,497 miles

Central Front undertray insecure but unlikely to fall off

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop lamp has light sources not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept are of windscreen outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV gaiter has small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc outer surfaces deteriorated/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 28 Jun 2018 147,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL on indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner CV gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan by floor drain plugs corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan by floor drain plugs corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front undertray insecure but unlikely to fall off

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop lamp has light sources not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept are of windscreen outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner CV gaiter has small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear disc outer surfaces deteriorated/surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,225 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm corroded

Offside Front engine mil light on

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 141,172 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken off of exhaust (7.1.1)

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

Engine MIL on

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

both front lower control arms corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 135,963 miles

small chip in b/ zone of windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,243 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,243 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 120,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,574 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 105,551 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 105,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 97,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,216 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)

engine management light on

Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,215 miles

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

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Apr 2008 80,107 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 72,549 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 72,549 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,244 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 AUF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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