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PRP 146D

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,991 mi
Last recorded148,991 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRP 146D
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,991 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINSCREEN STONE CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER REAR ARCH CORRODING WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER REAR ARCH CORRODING WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 148,991 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour INCORRECT HEAD LAMP BULBS FITTED (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINSCREEN STONE CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER REAR ARCH CORRODING WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER REAR ARCH CORRODING WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREAD DEPTH WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 147,622 miles

MIL lamp on.

Nearside Rear floor corroded around bung hole. just outside seat/ belt mount area.

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,696 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 141,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 140,764 miles

Front to rear brake pipe tube nut looks to be fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 139,036 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 132,215 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 124,091 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 117,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2015 109,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 109,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 96,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,893 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 62,956 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 62,956 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 57,355 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 52,043 miles

off side front tyre is geting low

drivers door mirror is broken

near side head light has stone hole

Pass 15 May 2008 46,543 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 35,509 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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PRP 146D is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PRP 146D, 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 PRP 146D registered?

PRP 146D is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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