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PUI 8191

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,261 mi
Last recorded79,261 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 8191
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,261 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2012 194,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 192,996 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 192,996 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 187,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 178,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 178,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 153,049 miles

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

rear numberplate de-laminated

Fail 7 Mar 2008 153,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear numberplate de-laminated

Pass 10 Mar 2007 123,557 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2007 123,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 104,159 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 104,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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PUI 8191 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PUI 8191, 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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PUI 8191 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2001.

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