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WX51 OSK

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,369 mi
Last recorded123,369 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 123,369 miles

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

exhaust b/box outer skin deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 Feb 2016 123,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust b/box outer skin deteriorated slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 119,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,915 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,541 miles

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

offside front seatbelt slightly frayed

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,709 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 88,044 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 88,044 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,869 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,206 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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WX51 OSK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK registered?

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

Is WX51 OSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 OSK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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