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X362 WNU

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,341 mi
Last recorded39,341 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX362 WNU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 39,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Oil leak

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

exhaust silencer rear pourus

Pass 19 Dec 2013 37,256 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 37,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,448 miles

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

P.A.S fluid below resevoir on inner wing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyre sizes different

n/s/r rear and o/s/r upper suspension arms have slight play outer joints

oil leaks

rear tyres close to legal limit and metal in o/s/r

Fail 18 Oct 2012 29,448 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

P.A.S fluid below resevoir on inner wing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyre sizes different

n/s/r rear and o/s/r upper suspension arms have slight play outer joints

oil leaks

rear tyres close to legal limit and metal in o/s/r

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres, inner side walls starting to perrish

rear back box in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres, inner side walls starting to perrish

rear back box in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2010 102,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 86,604 miles

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

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

offside windscreen washer not working

Pass 20 Dec 2006 81,418 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,666 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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X362 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X362 WNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X362 WNU registered?

X362 WNU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X362 WNU safe to buy?

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