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S8 MHC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,903 mi
Last recorded200,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 MHC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 200,903 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 184,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f strut top bearing feels slightly tight

unable to check outer sills due to bodykit fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 184,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f strut top bearing feels slightly tight

unable to check outer sills due to bodykit fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2009 164,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 147,372 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 147,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 122,718 miles

rear tyres inner edge slightly warped could cause steering wheel vibration

Pass 23 Mar 2006 95,587 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 95,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S8 MHC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S8 MHC, 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 S8 MHC registered?

S8 MHC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is S8 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 MHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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