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A17 JOS

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,903 mi
Last recorded136,903 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JOS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 136,903 miles

Corrosion on front brakes

Play in o/s front link bar

Play in rear suspension top bush

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 28 Mar 2019 136,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Corrosion on front brakes

Play in o/s front link bar

Play in rear suspension top bush

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 6 Jan 2018 132,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,967 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,962 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 118,970 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 112,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,110 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,208 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,730 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,275 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 39,450 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 39,449 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear tyre nearside inner side wall cracking [cords not showing at time of MoT. Oil on nearside wishbone arm & around steering gater no signs of any leaks time of MoT.

Pass 29 Jul 2005 27,800 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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A17 JOS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A17 JOS, 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 A17 JOS registered?

A17 JOS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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