CarVerify

Free Car Check

X168 BYC

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,516 mi
Last recorded129,516 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX168 BYC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,516 miles

front disc pads on 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,073 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,121 miles

Rear exhaust box outer lining coming apart

n/s/f fog light hanging down

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 90,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,896 miles

Belt noise on idle

Drivers seat belt fraying

Front number plate seperating and B letter discolouring

Marks on O/S/R outer seat belt

Rear exhaust box outer lining coming away.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 79,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 79,979 miles

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

All wiper blades split but cleaning screen

Both rear lower arm bushes split

Front PAS pipe weeping/wet

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 71,805 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 61,995 miles

Front wiper blades split but clearing screen. Large body damage to o/s/f wing. Both lower arm bushes splitting. Slight weep from front pas pipe. O/s/r tyre down to 2.5mm

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X168 BYC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X168 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X168 BYC?

You can check the full history of X168 BYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X168 BYC registered?

X168 BYC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X168 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X168 BYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X168 BYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X168 BYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.