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M10 PCT

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,734 mi
Last recorded174,734 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 PCT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 174,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2017 172,119 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,585 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 162,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 23 Nov 2015 162,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Dec 2014 158,541 miles

movmemnt in both rear top suspesnion arms outer bushes

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 154,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 154,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 149,816 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 148,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 142,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 142,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 133,278 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic oversills fitted

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 125,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,548 miles

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

exhaust system is very rusty

slight damage to the off side front tyre,kurb ring

slight movement on off side and near side rear hubs

Fail 7 Jan 2008 115,548 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust system is very rusty

slight damage to the off side front tyre,kurb ring

slight movement on off side and near side rear hubs

Pass 28 Dec 2006 99,814 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 99,627 miles

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

advise front pads low

advise o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 29 Dec 2005 85,884 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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M10 PCT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M10 PCT, 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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M10 PCT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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