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WA51 NWV

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,266 miles

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,055 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 106,806 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 95,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,352 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,260 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,033 miles

both front wiper blades starting to wear,

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,160 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear rose joint bush has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,216 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,220 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 NWV is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NWV, 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

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What year was WA51 NWV registered?

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

Is WA51 NWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 NWV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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