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WK51 CYP

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,502 mi
Last recorded123,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 CYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 123,502 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 117,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear coated in materials (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body and components coated in sealant

Pass 22 Jun 2024 111,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 24 Jun 2023 107,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 2 Jun 2022 106,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in materials (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 23 Jun 2009 101,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside front seatbelt webbing slight damage

offside rear inner tyre tread started to go out of shape

Fail 23 Jun 2009 101,358 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside front seatbelt webbing slight damage

offside rear inner tyre tread started to go out of shape

Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,871 miles

nearside rear tyre outer tread slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2008 96,871 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre outer tread slightly perished

Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 91,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2007 87,857 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 86,743 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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WK51 CYP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WK51 CYP, 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.

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What year was WK51 CYP registered?

WK51 CYP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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