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B1 SDL

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,956 mi
Last recorded169,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 169,956 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 169,956 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 168,896 miles

both reg plates cracked/ns wiper small split/rear brake discs and pads in a very poor condition/backbox in poor condition.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 140,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 114,986 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 86,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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B1 SDL is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B1 SDL, 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 B1 SDL registered?

B1 SDL is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is B1 SDL safe to buy?

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