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WA51 HSE

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,987 mi
Last recorded92,987 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,794 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 79,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 79,739 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,259 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 65,251 miles

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 10 Aug 2009 54,302 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,756 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,118 miles

rear tyre walls are cracking with age.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,091 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 23,692 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 HSE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HSE, 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 HSE registered?

WA51 HSE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is WA51 HSE safe to buy?

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