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WU51 EJK

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,842 mi
Last recorded203,842 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 203,842 miles

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

Oil Leaking from engine

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 193,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 29 Dec 2010 193,770 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2009 162,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 162,964 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Dec 2008 131,957 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 131,957 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,210 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 102,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 70,633 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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WU51 EJK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU51 EJK, 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 WU51 EJK registered?

WU51 EJK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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