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X211 BPB

2001 Saab 9-5 SE

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-5 SE90,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX211 BPB
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,131 miles

front to rear brake pipe

slight play on n/s/f linkrod

Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,407 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

smell of fuel but no visible signs of leak. car soaked in water due to heavy rain fall.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,407 miles

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

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

smell of fuel but no visible signs of leak. car soaked in water due to heavy rain fall.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Jan 2006 55,129 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE?

Based on 2,625 MOT tests across 601 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
9,170
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195
Direction indicator incorrect colour 74
position lamp(s) not working 72
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 63
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X211 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-5 SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 90,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 195 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X211 BPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X211 BPB registered?

X211 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 SE, first registered on 7 January 2001.

Is X211 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X211 BPB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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