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WBZ 1359

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,218 mi
Last recorded142,218 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBZ 1359
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 142,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 138,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 129,233 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 117,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 107,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,052 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 93,664 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 79,225 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 79,169 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F DROP LINK ARM

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 51,057 miles

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

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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WBZ 1359 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WBZ 1359, 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 WBZ 1359?

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What year was WBZ 1359 registered?

WBZ 1359 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is WBZ 1359 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBZ 1359 shows 12 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.

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