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WX51 OSO

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 125,509 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlights deteriorating

managment light on

Fail 25 Aug 2012 125,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

headlights deteriorating

managment light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,542 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,351 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 96,096 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 96,096 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,586 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 79,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 79,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 67,760 miles

hanbrake travel high

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 OSO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

WX51 OSO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is WX51 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 OSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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