2001 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · WJ51 CMU
2001 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 214,200 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ51 CMU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2023
- 214,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ51 CMU 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 (WJ51 CMU) between April 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WJ51 CMU Mileage History
- 11/04/2022208,551 mi
- 10/10/2022208,564 mi+13 mi
- 14/10/2022208,567 mi+3 mi
- 06/10/2023214,200 mi+5,633 mi
Average of roughly 3,801 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: 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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