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X214 OUD

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,066 mi
Last recorded150,066 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX214 OUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 150,066 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

brake fluid level slightly low

corrosion on both front suspension coil springs

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes in rear mounting clip

engine oil leaks evident(strong advise)

exhaust system corroded and rear box outer casing breaking away

nearside registration plate lamp slightly dim

offside front antiroll bar link arm gaiter starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

parking brake efficiency slightly low on nearside

slight play in offside rear suspension hub bushes

stonechips in front screen

Pass 4 Aug 2014 138,254 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Aug 2013 128,914 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 128,914 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,476 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 115,476 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage screen outside swept area

Fail 9 Aug 2011 104,409 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage screen outside swept area

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front and nearside rear seatbelts starting to fray

Pass 17 Dec 2009 96,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 80,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,811 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 62,158 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 56,033 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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X214 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X214 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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X214 OUD is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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