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WX51 OSB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,402 mi
Last recorded122,402 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OSB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 122,402 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rearbox poor condition

Fail 20 May 2015 122,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine managment light on

rearbox poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2014 110,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 99,313 miles

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

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

all four tyres are worn on the inner or outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,250 miles

advise near side front shock weeping

advise oil leak rear of engine off side

advise some movement in front subframe-lower arm bushes

advise some movement in rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2009 75,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 65,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 65,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,792 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

number plate light slightly dim

Fail 7 Jun 2007 60,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

number plate light slightly dim

Pass 31 May 2006 50,971 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 50,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OSB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OSB, 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 OSB registered?

WX51 OSB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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