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X184 BPB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,930 mi
Last recorded148,930 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX184 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 148,930 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Near side rear parking brake effort low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has general corrosion , floors and sills where visible

Pass 19 Feb 2018 139,699 miles

Floor general corrosion

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

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 139,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Floor general corrosion

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of sills

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 133,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,371 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 130,363 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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

both floors corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,178 miles

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)

all coil springs corroding

front reg plate cracked

handbrake travel high

rear tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 127,718 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,689 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades split

rear wash not working

Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front wiper blades split

rear wash not working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 118,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,451 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 87,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,471 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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X184 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X184 BPB, 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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X184 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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