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B10 BCP

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,702 mi
Last recorded171,702 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 BCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 171,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 171,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 154,198 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 154,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 132,386 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B10 BCP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B10 BCP, 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 B10 BCP registered?

B10 BCP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is B10 BCP safe to buy?

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