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WU51 KYZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,257 mi
Last recorded169,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 KYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 169,257 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 168,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and slight cracks inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 160,579 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 150,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 139,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,871 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,213 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,998 miles

pas pipe mount split.

rear silencer rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,215 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 70,215 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,653 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 63,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,368 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 51,327 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 6 Dec 2006 51,327 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 7 Dec 2005 42,694 miles

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split. †rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

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 KYZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU51 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

WU51 KYZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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