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X457 WTW

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,454 mi
Last recorded150,454 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX457 WTW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 150,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,817 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,832 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 122,255 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,308 miles

both front lower suspension arms very rusty

centre and rear exhaust sections badly corroded and deterioating

n/s front tyre deterioating and getting low

o/s rear tyre deterioating,splitting,getting low and nail in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,454 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 106,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,127 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 81,414 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 81,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 69,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 65,470 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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X457 WTW is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X457 WTW, 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 X457 WTW registered?

X457 WTW is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X457 WTW safe to buy?

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