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WX51 HZG

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,081 mi
Last recorded121,081 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 HZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 121,081 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,362 miles

Both rear tyres are feathered slightly on the inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,201 miles

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

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

Offside 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 1 Apr 2014 75,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,490 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,723 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 46,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 46,063 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 41,067 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,923 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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WX51 HZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WX51 HZG, 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 WX51 HZG registered?

WX51 HZG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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