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E11 BSE

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 BSE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,599 miles

splits around inner sidewalls of both rear tyres

under car corrosion requires attention

Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,331 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

splits around inner sidewalls of both rear tyres

under car corrosion requires attention

Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,530 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust getting rusty , both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 88,530 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust getting rusty , both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,913 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 61,649 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,905 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2008 51,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,337 miles

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

offside rear handbrake return spring missing

Pass 15 Apr 2006 38,300 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres perished

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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E11 BSE is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E11 BSE, 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 E11 BSE registered?

E11 BSE is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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