MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
heat shield loose above centre exhaust
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
heat shield loose above centre exhaust
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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X233 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 X233 BPB, 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 X233 BPB registered?
X233 BPB is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 January 2001.
Is X233 BPB safe to buy?
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