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WU51 STZ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,046 mi
Last recorded86,046 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 STZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025 86,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed (multiple) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2024 84,532 miles

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

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Fail 3 Feb 2024 84,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,017 miles

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

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Fail 8 Feb 2023 80,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 20 Oct 2021 71,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 66,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,243 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar droplink dust cover deteriorating allowing for slight possibility of ingress of dirt-not considered excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 46,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 43,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe is damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2016 43,227 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking under bonnet around resivior (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak has no damping effect (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe is damp with oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,649 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise n/s rear tyre has slight wall damage and is perished

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise n/s rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

rear exhaust box corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 May 2014 34,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise n/s rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

rear exhaust box corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake grabing slightly

o/s rear tyre wall has damage on kirb rib

Pass 4 May 2012 29,677 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,271 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 21,430 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 18,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,778 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 10,350 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 STZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

WU51 STZ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is WU51 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 STZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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