2001 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · WA51 AUC
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 182,938 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA51 AUC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2022
- 182,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA51 AUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-5 (WA51 AUC) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WA51 AUC Mileage History
- 09/12/2021174,850 mi
- 10/12/2021174,850 mi
- 16/12/2022182,938 mi+8,088 mi
Average of roughly 7,940 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Oil Sludge (B205/B235)Serious
Identical issue to the 9-3 OG; the 9-5 is actually more prone to this due to higher engine bay temperatures.
- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
Worn rear bushes lead to poor tracking and high tyre wear.
- Turbocharger FailureSerious
All 9-5 engines use a turbocharger, and lack of maintenance or oil sludge can cause premature turbo bearing failure. A blown turbo can send oil into the intake or exhaust, causing smoke and potential engine damage.
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