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S25 BRU

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,353 mi
Last recorded118,353 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 BRU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,007 miles

both headlamp lenses tarnished and aim not 100%

Fail 4 Nov 2016 114,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure return spring broken (3.5.1l)

both headlamp lenses tarnished and aim not 100%

Pass 3 Nov 2015 110,345 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 110,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake cable locking device missing both return springs (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

steering alignment should be checked due to tyre wear

Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,825 miles

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

Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

steering alignment should be checked due to tyre wear

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,561 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,241 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 96,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,583 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,258 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 79,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,737 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 57,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 57,936 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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S25 BRU is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S25 BRU, 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 S25 BRU registered?

S25 BRU is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is S25 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 BRU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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