MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Advise hand brake adjustment.
N/S/F anti-roll link gaiter split.
Rear exhaust box in poor condition.
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.
N/S/F fog light lens smashed.
N/S/F fog light lens smashed.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
N/S/F fog light lens damaged.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight power steering fluid leak from rack.
Slight power steering fluid leak from rack.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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.
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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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