2001 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · FG51 WPX
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 78,214 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 WPX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2023
- 78,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG51 WPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Saab 9-5 (FG51 WPX) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
FG51 WPX Mileage History
- 12/09/202271,722 mi
- 13/09/202271,722 mi
- 14/09/202378,202 mi+6,480 mi
- 27/09/202378,214 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 6,241 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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