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X173 EVS

2001 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,068 mi
Last recorded144,068 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 EVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 144,068 miles

rear exhaust rusty and has slight blow

Fail 16 Feb 2015 144,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust rusty and has slight blow

Pass 21 Feb 2014 132,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 126,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 126,594 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,718 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,741 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 90,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

TYRE S fronts worn x2

n/s/f ALLOY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,968 miles

advise near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge of side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 44,898 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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X173 EVS is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X173 EVS, 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 X173 EVS registered?

X173 EVS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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