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S2 NWM

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

70,195 mi
Last recorded70,195 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 NWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 70,195 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skin damaged

Pass 6 May 2025 69,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust outer skin worn and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,135 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Side play in bush at engine end. ()

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2024 69,130 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 67,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 67,414 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 67,414 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded crossover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 67,206 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 67,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 65,245 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 65,245 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 63,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 61,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front inductor rings corroded & cracked (3.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 61,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front inductor rings corroded & cracked (3.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter body corroded (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 59,020 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2016 59,020 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 57,150 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 57,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,871 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 54,190 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 52,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 52,944 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 51,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,194 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 47,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 42,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 38,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,885 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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S2 NWM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S2 NWM, 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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S2 NWM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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