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WA51 NWU

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,509 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 92,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,088 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,134 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 NWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA51 NWU?

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What year was WA51 NWU registered?

WA51 NWU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is WA51 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 NWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 NWU have outstanding finance?

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