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VGW 111

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

120,107 mi
Last recorded120,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 111
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 118,101 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/55/.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill c/ pillar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 116,907 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,033 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 114,893 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 114,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 113,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,172 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,208 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,161 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,436 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 56,061 miles

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 May 2006 48,552 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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VGW 111 is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VGW 111, 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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VGW 111 is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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