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WA51 NXC

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,071 mi
Last recorded105,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NXC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,071 miles

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

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

multi v belt perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,276 miles

E M L light on

characters on front and rear number plates close together but not likely to be mis read

front brake pads wearing uneven

offside front and both rear tyres getting low on tread and nail noted in offside rear tyre

slight play noted at both rear wheels???

Fail 4 Nov 2010 91,276 miles

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

E M L light on

characters on front and rear number plates close together but not likely to be mis read

front brake pads wearing uneven

offside front and both rear tyres getting low on tread and nail noted in offside rear tyre

slight play noted at both rear wheels???

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,273 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 74,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 69,316 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,526 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 NXC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

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

Is WA51 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 NXC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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