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X174 EVS

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,352 mi
Last recorded164,352 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX174 EVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 164,352 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

N/S/F Fog light lens damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 164,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

N/S/F Fog light lens damaged.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 153,170 miles

Advise hand brake adjustment.

N/S/F anti-roll link gaiter split.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 153,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise hand brake adjustment.

N/S/F anti-roll link gaiter split.

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 145,147 miles

N/S/F fog light lens smashed.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 145,147 miles

N/S/F fog light lens smashed.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 137,222 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,754 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 129,754 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 122,415 miles

N/S/F fog light lens damaged.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 113,635 miles

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

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 113,635 miles

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 101,670 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 90,855 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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X174 EVS 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 64.3%.

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 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 X174 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X174 EVS?

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What year was X174 EVS registered?

X174 EVS is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X174 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X174 EVS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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