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N1 GCP

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,291 mi
Last recorded72,291 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 GCP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,291 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Underside VERY Rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside Very Rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 70,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,956 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,773 miles

Parking brake works, but application very uneven.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 63,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake works, but application very uneven.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted

vehicle underside has been wax oiled

Pass 19 Sep 2015 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

sill covers fitted

vehicle underside has been wax oiled

Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,564 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,296 miles

Back box of exhuast outer skin just starting to corrode.

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 30,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 26,016 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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N1 GCP is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N1 GCP, 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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N1 GCP is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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