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S30 DSD

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,668 mi
Last recorded224,668 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 DSD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 224,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 222,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 222,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf outer (innerclip) is not insecure allowing grease to leak out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Osr tyre has nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear suspension are metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension/springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 219,756 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis/floor is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box is corroeded

Rear Rear fuel tank straps are corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 219,754 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen cracked in front of driver's view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps are corroded

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 217,066 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 217,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 216,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front lower arm inner bushes worn

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2018 215,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front + rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 209,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 209,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine Management Lamp is on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 201,851 miles

centre exhaust bracket missing?

slight play nearside front anti roll bar centre mounting bush? / link pin area?

strong advise! rear brake pads worn thin

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 11 May 2016 201,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 199,776 miles

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

both rear tyres have light cracking in treads

Pass 30 May 2014 194,588 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 188,296 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 181,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 173,763 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 161,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 148,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 135,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 122,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 110,407 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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S30 DSD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S30 DSD, 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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S30 DSD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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