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X143 CBT

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,511 mi
Last recorded164,511 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX143 CBT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 164,511 miles

nsf wheel slightly rough

slight play in both rear wheels

Fail 10 Feb 2012 164,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf wheel slightly rough

slight play in both rear wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2011 147,339 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 147,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 132,103 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 132,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 123,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,333 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm.

N/S/F tyre is on 2.5mm.

O/S/F tyre is on 3mm.

Rear brake pads are getting low,2-3mm,and discs corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,341 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)

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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X143 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X143 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 X143 CBT registered?

X143 CBT is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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