CarVerify

Free Car Check

X309 ONH

2001 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,147 mi
Last recorded119,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-598,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 ONH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advisory*** (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 116,053 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side strong advisory*** (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 114,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush strong advisory (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 111,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system rusty

rust on the near side floor panal with in 40 cm from suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 105,911 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,226 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 92,536 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,149 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 83,645 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 83,645 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,963 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 70,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X309 ONH 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 75%.

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 ONH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X309 ONH?

You can check the full history of X309 ONH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X309 ONH registered?

X309 ONH is a 2001 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X309 ONH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X309 ONH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X309 ONH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X309 ONH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.