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TIL 8905

2001 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 8905
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides needs attention soon (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides needs attention soon (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,913 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 91,111 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 1 May 2012 91,111 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 87,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,450 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,525 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,631 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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TIL 8905 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TIL 8905, 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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What year was TIL 8905 registered?

TIL 8905 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is TIL 8905 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TIL 8905 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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