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X142 CBT

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,895 mi
Last recorded148,895 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX142 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 148,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 141,161 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 133,793 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 122,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 113,859 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 113,846 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 105,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 102,773 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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X142 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X142 CBT, 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 X142 CBT registered?

X142 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X142 CBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X142 CBT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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