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P70 JGG

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,097 mi
Last recorded176,097 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 JGG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 176,097 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 170,497 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 170,496 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front gearbox mount cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2013 170,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 170,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 153,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 131,388 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,562 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 70,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 59,854 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,260 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2004 33,507 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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P70 JGG is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P70 JGG, 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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P70 JGG is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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