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X215 ACB

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX215 ACB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,557 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox outer skin rotted away

Oil leak

Rear brakepads on minimum

Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,557 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Exhaust backbox outer skin rotted away

Oil leak

Rear brakepads on minimum

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,378 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 93,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

o/s rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2009 83,378 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 83,376 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 14 Jan 2008 76,547 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 76,547 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,162 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 67,887 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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X215 ACB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 X215 ACB, 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 X215 ACB registered?

X215 ACB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2001.

Is X215 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X215 ACB 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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