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BNZ 9604

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9604
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 89,995 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,988 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,842 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,840 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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BNZ 9604 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BNZ 9604, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 9604 registered?

BNZ 9604 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BNZ 9604 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9604 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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