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WU51 EJL

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EJL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 84,126 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 May 2013 84,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 76,092 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,783 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 65,778 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,265 miles

cut in tread of offside front tyre

front brake discs and pads and rear pads starting to show wear

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

small "stepping" on inner edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,652 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,549 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 30,760 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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WU51 EJL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJL, 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 WU51 EJL registered?

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

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