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X208 OUD

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

194,806 mi
Last recorded194,806 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2014 194,806 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jan 2014 194,806 miles

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

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

exhaust rear corroded

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2013 180,498 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 160,648 miles

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

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

exhuast rear corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 160,648 miles

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

exhuast rear corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2011 138,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 128,838 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 118,606 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,669 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 95,025 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 82,136 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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X208 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X208 OUD, 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 X208 OUD registered?

X208 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X208 OUD safe to buy?

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