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ROD 15X

2001 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,549 mi
Last recorded144,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROD 15X
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,549 miles

near side front tyre has cuts in side wall but unable to see chords

oil leak from engine

slight fluid leak from off side rear shock absorber

Pass 16 Jan 2014 136,716 miles

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

small split in o/s/r tyre no cords exposed

Fail 16 Jan 2014 136,715 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

small split in o/s/r tyre no cords exposed

Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,414 miles

brake pipes corrodrd

off side rear brake discs corroded

rear bexhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 109,991 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,539 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 96,222 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 86,876 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 75,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2006 59,860 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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ROD 15X is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ROD 15X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROD 15X registered?

ROD 15X is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is ROD 15X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROD 15X shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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