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J17 CRT

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,865 mi
Last recorded111,865 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 CRT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 110,585 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 110,585 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 109,110 miles

All suspension components front and rear are corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 109,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

All suspension components front and rear are corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 107,867 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,259 miles

Front Lower suspension arms corroded

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 106,259 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged Power steering pipe leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Lower suspension arms corroded

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 104,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 102,576 miles

Rear Tyres are low on tread and slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front,offside rear and front to rear brake pipes starting to rust (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 95,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 95,515 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 84,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has an oil leak

front subframe rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,598 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorating.

off side head light lens chipped but not affecting beam image.

rear silencer rear hanger isecure due corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,924 miles

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,178 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,111 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5 mm. limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,389 miles

chip in offside headlight glass

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear tyres on 3.5mm (limit 1.6mm)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chip in offside headlight glass

front tyres on 3.5mm (limit 1.6mm)

nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,102 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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J17 CRT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J17 CRT, 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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J17 CRT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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