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B653 VLJ

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB653 VLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 120,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 120,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 119,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,537 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 115,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,703 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 107,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,742 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,284 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auxillary belt deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 84,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auxillary belt deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 64,901 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 54,997 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,263 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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B653 VLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B653 VLJ, 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 B653 VLJ registered?

B653 VLJ is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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