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WX51 ORC

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,038 mi
Last recorded162,038 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 ORC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 162,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

Fail 15 Aug 2017 162,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,209 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 145,718 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 145,718 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both hand brake return springs missing

Fail 22 Jul 2014 141,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 141,930 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 138,707 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 138,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 135,466 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 132,245 miles

both dip beam very weak pattern

Fail 28 Jul 2010 127,494 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 127,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,975 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 122,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 118,285 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,206 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 106,484 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WX51 ORC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX51 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

WX51 ORC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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