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WA51 NXR

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,374 mi
Last recorded117,374 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 117,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 88,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,687 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 74,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 46,573 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 46,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 NXR is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXR, 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 NXR?

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What year was WA51 NXR registered?

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

Is WA51 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 NXR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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