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SP51 CHK

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,579 mi
Last recorded131,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 131,579 miles

exhaust front flexi ssectio n blowing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 124,402 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 119,978 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front anti roll bar linkage balljoint dustcovers deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2011 112,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

major oil leak down front and rear of engine

oil breather pipe broken on rocker cover

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 99,235 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,061 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,915 miles

Both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Nov 2008 89,891 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2007 81,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both sides rear top suspension arm bushes are worn

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,571 miles

both sides rear top suspension arm bushes are worn

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 2 Nov 2006 73,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres inner walls craking to excess

plastic covers over door sills

Fail 26 Oct 2006 73,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front chassis subframe rusted to excess

nearside rear inner wheel rim buckled to excess

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

some play in both sides rear lower suspension arm bushes

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SP51 CHK is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP51 CHK, 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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SP51 CHK is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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