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X147 UOM

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,572 mi
Last recorded72,572 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 UOM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,572 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box shell all corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,689 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,323 miles

Covers on sill's giving the inability to inspect them.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 51,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,636 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,891 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,251 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,827 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,060 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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X147 UOM is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 X147 UOM, 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 X147 UOM registered?

X147 UOM is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 February 2001.

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