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X189 BPC

2001 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear pads and discs worn

Fail 3 Jan 2013 101,377 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers side front brake pads worn more than passenger side

front pads and discs worn

rear pads and discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2012 90,863 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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 69,433 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,035 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 61,035 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,244 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 51,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X189 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X189 BPC, 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 X189 BPC registered?

X189 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X189 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X189 BPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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