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C999 TCF

2001 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

81,515 mi
Last recorded81,515 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC999 TCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 79,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,533 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,282 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n\s rear floor around gromit weak

o\s rear shock absorber casing corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust weak and corroding

rear inner to outer sills weak

Fail 26 Oct 2022 73,085 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded also shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor [around gromit] (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded also shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear inner to outer sills weak [outer sill covers fitted]

Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gear box stabilizer rubber worn

rear exhaust weak and corroded

rear floor o\s and n\s corroded around gromits

slight play in lower hub bush

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,070 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o\s rear floor corroding around rubber gromit

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust weak

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 4 to 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o\s and n\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust and clamps weak and corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,137 miles

outer sill covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,941 miles

Rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,630 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,129 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,993 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,432 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 37,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,282 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,241 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,523 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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C999 TCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C999 TCF, 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 C999 TCF registered?

C999 TCF is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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The MOT history for C999 TCF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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