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WK51 JTX

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 JTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 174,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 173,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 168,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 162,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 152,396 miles

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

Oil leak

both side parking brake return springs missing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 152,396 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

both side parking brake return springs missing

exhaust backbox mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 6 Nov 2012 148,903 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust backbox mounting bracket corroded off

offside parking brake return spring missing

Fail 1 Nov 2012 148,903 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

check engine warning lamp on

exhaust backbox mounting bracket corroded off

offside parking brake return spring missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 144,780 miles

rear exhaust and bracket poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 138,512 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 138,512 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 126,774 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 115,073 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Sligh play in both rear trailing arm upper ball joints

Pass 23 Oct 2007 103,904 miles

Centre seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 92,338 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bold on outer edges

Offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

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 JTX is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

WK51 JTX is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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