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X309 BPC

2001 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 106,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on

Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 101,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 97,934 miles

Eml illuminated

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2018 97,931 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Eml illuminated

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front lower suspension arms corroding

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml light illuminated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 88,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eml light illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,296 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,963 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,003 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,841 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,710 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,290 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,773 miles

advise front brake pads worn

advise front tyres close to limit

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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X309 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X309 BPC, 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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X309 BPC is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 February 2001.

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