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T55 TMM

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,606 mi
Last recorded179,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 TMM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 179,606 miles

both front valve stems perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine managemnt lamp illuminated

exhaust centre and rear corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front wipers slightly smeary

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in offside rear hub upper and lower bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

stonechips in fronmt screen

Fail 4 Jun 2013 179,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front valve stems perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine managemnt lamp illuminated

exhaust centre and rear corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front wipers slightly smeary

handbrake reserve slightly low

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside front tyre

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in offside rear hub upper and lower bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

stonechips in fronmt screen

Pass 12 Jul 2012 164,970 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 147,134 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 129,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cut in tread on offside front tyre.(cord not showing)

front exhaust bracket missing a bolt.(exhaust still secure)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 129,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

cut in tread on offside front tyre.(cord not showing)

front exhaust bracket missing a bolt.(exhaust still secure)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 111,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 89,971 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,153 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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T55 TMM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T55 TMM, 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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T55 TMM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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