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SV51 CCO

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 CCO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,372 miles

parts of n/s floor in poor condition.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,372 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

parts of n/s floor in poor condition.

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,184 miles

n/s/f floor area in poor condition

Fail 29 Sep 2017 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f floor area in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2017 74,569 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,569 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,729 miles

oil leak at rear of engine.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,626 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER CLIP (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement lever at hub (3.5.1k)

both handbrake return springs, at hub, missing.

oil leak at rear of engine.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 68,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 56,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2010 51,142 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 51,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 46,657 miles

advise centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 May 2008 41,804 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 41,803 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,633 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 35,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,442 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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SV51 CCO is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SV51 CCO, 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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SV51 CCO is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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