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WA51 AUJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,898 mi
Last recorded158,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 AUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 158,898 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR TO SEAT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE REAR SEAT TO FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR TO SEAT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE REAR SEAT TO FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OFFSIDE REAR INER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 154,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both near seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,168 miles

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe - slight corrosion, over rear axle.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch corroded - further investigation required to assess. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 141,646 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2017 133,770 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Rear Brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Vehicle has an oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 133,770 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Rear Brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Vehicle has an oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,543 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,318 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 102,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,829 miles

eml light on

rear exhaust rusty

slight play to both rear uuper arms

Fail 30 Jul 2014 81,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

eml light on

rear exhaust rusty

slight play to both rear uuper arms

Pass 2 Jul 2013 65,543 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,543 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,821 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear trailing arm bushes sepperating

slight play in both rear top rose bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2011 58,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,523 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,185 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,940 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 AUJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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